New Ball Python Owner

[Daybreaker]

I would personally put that UTH on the bottom of the tank when you get your thermostat but I'm partial to belly heat vs. back heat.

If your bp ever has security problems (ie starts to become a fussy eater) I would keep in mind that you could black out 3 sides of the tank with construction paper, add more fake plants or crumpled up newspaper (not as pretty), and/or get some cave-like hides where there's not two open ends on each side since BPs like to be squished into their hides to feel extra secure.

I would ditch that analog thermometer as well as they've always been very inaccurate for me and get a digital thermometer (I like the Accurite brand, they're ~$10 - $12 at Walmart).

[martin82531]

I would personally put that UTH on the bottom of the tank when you get your thermostat but I'm partial to belly heat vs. back heat.

If your bp ever has security problems (ie starts to become a fussy eater) I would keep in mind that you could black out 3 sides of the tank with construction paper, add more fake plants or crumpled up newspaper (not as pretty), and/or get some cave-like hides where there's not two open ends on each side since BPs like to be squished into their hides to feel extra secure.

I would ditch that analog thermometer as well as they've always been very inaccurate for me and get a digital thermometer (I like the Accurite brand, they're ~$10 - $12 at Walmart).

I do have digital thermometers, there not shown very well in the photos though. I actually have two, one for the cooler side and another for the hotter side. What your seeing is my humidity gauge, which is analog. I will look at getting a digital humidity gauge tomorrow.

The only issue I have at the moment with putting my UTH on the bottom is, my stand is too small for the cage and won't allow for any escape of the excess heat.