feeding problems

[KMG]

HAHA!!!

It took me awhile to figure the pic thing out too. Use Photobucket. Here is a thread that goes step by step.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...with-pictures)


Some use this one. It is a simple on/off tstat, not a proportional one. This means that when set to 90 and it reaches a hotspot of 90 it cuts the uth off. Then it will cut back on when it drops by a preprogrammed number of degrees. This creates a flux in the hotspot temp. Not terrible, just not ideal. Make sure to take the time to dial it in so that your hotspot does not go over 95.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i01 Its the student priced one


It sucks that the big box stores dont have a clue and send people home unprepared with items they are going to end up not using and wasting money. Its frustrating how dumb they can be. Im glad your taking the steps to make your setup right. To many people just roll with what the pet store sold them and think its right. Then they wonder why their snake is unhealthy. Its sad.

[alexr]

the photobucket link doesnt work.. so after i upload a pic to photo bucket what do i do?

[KMG]

Sorry, the link I copied was shortened.

Here is the whole thing.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...with-pictures)

Once uploaded you copy the IMG CODE and just paste it into your post.

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I know the link looks the same but I got that from the actual page. I guess the server shortens it automatically to save space. It will work now if you need it.

[alexr]

there it is

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[KMG]

Overall it looks like you are on the right track. Maybe put some moss around the enterance of the log to make it seem more secure.

Now just play with the height of the lights until you get the right temps. Keeping the lights more on the hot side will give you a better hot and cool side until you get your tstat.

Good Luck

[alexr]

yea so far since i had to turn the heat pad off i have a 60w bulb sitting on the screen on the log side(hot side) and the probe inside of the hide reads 88.8 and the probe under the cool side hide reads 78.9... so i may not even need the UTH

[alexr]

im just not good at the whole creativity and setup of the cage... like yours looks cool. mine looks normal. haha any suggestions for mine?

[KMG]

yea so far since i had to turn the heat pad off i have a 60w bulb sitting on the screen on the log side(hot side) and the probe inside of the hide reads 88.8 and the probe under the cool side hide reads 78.9... so i may not even need the UTH

Maybe not. Just watch the temps over the next few hours. It should get just alittle hotter. Just make sure it doesnt get to 95 on that hot spot. If its near 90 inside the hide the outside will be a bit warmer, just keep an eye on it.

If it does stay about right but gets just alittle warm go to Lowe's or HomeDepot and get a rheostat "dimmer." With a dimmer you can turn the light bulb down a bit to lower the heat to where you need it. I bought one recently at Lowe's for $18, which is cheaper than a t-stat. It gives you the ability to make a 60 watt bulb have the output of a 55 or 53 or whatever you need. Or you could get a light stand for $30 and raise and lower the light to the proper height to give the proper temp. I like light stands because they allow the lights to stay in place when the lid is off so the heat source is never lost so your snake does not go back into a cold tank after being handled. They also extend the life of the bulbs by keeping them from getting banged around.

Also I had a thought. If you look where the lid slides and meets the rim on the backside of the tank(where is snaps shut) you will notice a small upside down "U", or a lower case "n" pointing at you. These are made to break free to allow you to run cords and wires into the tank. Break them off with a pair of pliers and then you can run your thermo wires through them and mount the units outside the tank. That way you can check the high/low temps, and reset them without having to move the light and removing the lid. Plus you can then twist tie the extra wire together on the outside of the tank, dont twist tie them inside.

If your room has natural light you could just room the red 60 watt bulb and take the other back to save yourself some money and keep it simple.

[alexr]

i was actually just looking at the snap-away pieces a few minutes ago and couldnt decide if i wanted to do it or not.. but saving me from opening and closing the top over and over will help alot

[KMG]

im just not good at the whole creativity and setup of the cage... like yours looks cool. mine looks normal. haha any suggestions for mine?

Thank you.

Mine has alot of time and money into it. I found Pet-tech.com and liked their stuff. It sticks on with magnets making it easy to take off and clean. They also have great looking bowls that come in every size, much larger selection than the big box stores. The plants you see on the tank floor are real and I found them at the local Petco, but not all carry live plants. Live plants give a great look and boost your humidity alittle. The plants hanging on the walls are just fake plants hanging with suction cups. I got those at Petco and PetSmart. I like them because I can hang them over the wires going into the tank to hide them. Just remember that everything that goes into the tank will need to stay clean. I dont mind and constantly clean my tanks so this is not really an issue with me.

I prefer the naturalistic look.

Here is my green tree python cage. She is in shed and being pissy hiding in the branches so you cant see her. Again with live plants and fake with a twisted vine and a lowered water bowl with a bridge. The bridge is to block her poo from going into the water. Her favorite perch spot is right over it. LOL

Just take it slow and add things as you can. Also pick and choose things you like from pics like mine, or google images of terrariums and snake cages and add it to yours. Im sure you have seen on here that snakes are addictive so get ready to get another soon. HAHA! I am getting my 4th Sunday, Im super excited. Its a beautiful red blood python.

Also be sure to get a good cleaner. I use "Healthy Habitat" from Petco or Petsmart, I dont remember for sure. Its all natural and can be used while your snake is in the tank.