A Few Questions From A New Ball Python Owner...Please Read

[purplemuffin]

But you do need to read and re-read the whole care sheet on balls. They do best with belly heat, you can attach a heat pad underneath something like a slate rock so the snake can not come in contact with the actual heating device, but still gets the warmth. With the right adjustments, most enclosures can be made to work!

[purplemuffin]

I mean sealed as in it isn't just bare wood, like it's been water proofed.

[Vypyrz]

So would you say the enclosure will work for a ball python? Would it be ok to have a hide on the cool side with sphagnam moss inside? That would help for the humidity... also a tub in the middle of the cage with holes on both sides or something for water and used for a water hide? Would that work? I really think a UTH is out of question.... Will a 250watt ceramic heater heat the tank good at night?

A UTH is not out of the question. But you will need some linoleum tiles, a drill, and a hot glue gun to secure the thermostat probe with. Here is the link to a thread with photos on how to set it up:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...mine-enclosure

Hope this helps...

[Bdubedub]

The wood is a slick white laminate type of wood... kind of like a white cabinet.

[Bdubedub]

Ok, assume I go with a heating pad.... how big of one do I get? What kind? Brand? I need a rheostat for heating, correct? To adjust the temp. Can I attach the uth & then cover it with linoleum or slate tile? What size wattage bulb then would I need for night time heat for a tank this size? Would a water hide be good for a water bowl? And a cool side with sphagnum moss hide?

[Bdubedub]

Why is the entire tank covered in tile?

[Vypyrz]

Why is the entire tank covered in tile?

It probably helps protect the bottom of the enclosure.

Do you know what the dimensions of the tank are?

[Bdubedub]

It probably helps protect the bottom of the enclosure.

Do you know what the dimensions of the tank are?

48" long... by 25" deep by 36" tall

[Bdubedub]

I have thick paper towels to help protect the bottom.

[Bdubedub]

So what size ceramic heater or light bulb for night? Which one? Is a sphagnam moss hide on the cool side smart and a water hide in the middle for soaking and drinking?