What kind of Ball Python do I have and help with other questions I have.....

[kaekitten90]

The branch doesn't hurt. I have one in mine. My tank is a display tank so I put a decorative water bowl in there, 2 pieces of wood, moss and some fake plants to provide plenty of hides. If you cant get a thermostat today I would unplug the heat pad and use a lamp until you get one.

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[The Serpent Merchant]

So should I get rid of the climbing branch thing and just get a hide?

Hides are absolutely necessary, branches aren't. BP's are terrestrial snakes. They live on the ground and in old termite mounds/rodent burrows. That said there's nothing wrong having a branch in your cage. Young BP's are much more likely to climb than older ones are.

When you get hides stay away from the half log style hides, they don't make the BP feel very secure, and are prone to mold growth.

Hides need to be snug, like this:





These hides are really good, and tend to be cheaper than the ones you find in pet stores:

http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes

You want to have 2 hides in your cage. One on the hot side and one on the cool side:

[kaekitten90]

Hides are absolutely necessary, branches aren't. BP's are terrestrial snakes. They live on the ground and in old termite mounds/rodent burrows. That said there's nothing wrong having a branch in your cage. Young BP's are much more likely to climb than older ones are.

When you get hides stay away from the half log style hides, they don't make the BP feel very secure, and are prone to mold growth.

Hides need to be snug, like this:





These hides are really good, and tend to be cheaper than the ones you find in pet stores:

http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes

You want to have 2 hides in your cage. One on the hot side and one on the cool side:

Awesome thanks so much!

[jclaiborne]

Post a photo please

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[kaekitten90]

How do I keep the humidity right? Is there something I can put in his tank that keeps it where it needs to be or do I just mist it with a spray bottle (I was told that by a vet)

[The Serpent Merchant]

How do I keep the humidity right? Is there something I can put in his tank that keeps it where it needs to be or do I just mist it with a spray bottle (I was told that by a vet)

Start by covering 60%-80% of the cages screen top with aluminum foil. This will help to hold in the moisture.

When misting mist with warm water.

You can get a larger water dish. The more surface area of water in the cage the more humidity will be released by it.

[jclaiborne]

Were you able to get a thermostat for the heat pad?

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[kaekitten90]

I've had a heating pad

[Crazymonkee]

I believe he was asking if you got a thermostat to regulate the heating pad

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[jclaiborne]

I believe he was asking if you got a thermostat to regulate the heating pad

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Yes I was...Without a TSTAT that heating pad will get too hot and burn the little guy.