Yea you will hear all types of things when you get any type of reptile. In fact sometimes when we pick up something from someone that is NOT a breeder we ask about husbandry....just because you hear TONS of crazy stuff...lol
Ball pythons natural habitat in Africa is termite mounds....tight dark...great humidity. The hunt at night as well. So not huge fans of bright lights. Now let me be the first to say...there are those weird ones that like to climb limbs.....love to be held etc. Just not typically the norm. But as far as enclosures...they like to feel a little tight in their hides and love the dark...(that is when they are most active).
Now I understand that having one snake you want to see them more often....they do have enclosures that are glass fronts and work really well to hold in the humidity. (without all the extra work to keep it up). Also it might be a good idea to get a couple of things....now this will make you life soooooooooooo much easier and less worry when making sure that your husbandry for your snake is spot on.
flexwatt or a uth.....(snakes digest through belly heat...best and safest way for them)
identical tight fitting hides2 (one on the cool side and one on the warm side)
a thermostat to control the heating device (this you do not want to skimp on and will save you many pieces of hair...lol...) I recommend spyder robotics thermostat but there are many others that are good as well. Without one of these your heating device can shoot up to 160 degrees in some cases. Recipe for disaster....they could burn to death...or overheat and end up with neuro issues.
last but not least a temp gun....not a neccesity but it is nice to have and accurate as all get out.
Most of this stuff you can get through reptilebasics.com if you are unsure you can call Rich (owner) he is amazing and tons of help.
Also you can get the thermostat at spyderrobotics.com
Oh yea.....this is just me but I clean everthing with Chlorohexadine....(reptile basics) it is a disenfectant that is super super good. They actually use this to wash wounds at vets. You dillute it and clean the cage...smells good...safe...sanitary. A bottle of it last forever.
Ok ...I will end the book now. lolI get what you are saying...there is so much info out though it makes you crazy. I was in your spot just over a year ago. Trust me when I say as far as info and accuracy. To me.....this is one of the best sites and ppl really know their stuff!! (not just saying that cuz Im a mod...lol)
PS- we totally want pics girl!!!
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