Quote Originally Posted by LGray23 View Post
Any kind of thermometer that comes with a "snake kit" or tank is highly inaccurate. I'd look through the forums for a bit and read about some new people's problems with husbandry and how to fix them. Like other's said, ball pythons being "energetic" is not a good sign, especially during the day. And when you say he loves to be out, if he's roaming the tank seemingly hoping you'll come take him out, that's not the case, he's looking for an escape route. A happy ball python is a hiding ball python. They should hide at least 80% of the time, and not just after meals.
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These thermometers cost $12 at Wall*Mart and work much better t thermometers and a hydrometer in one package.