First ball python!!

[Reed12321]

I'm not going to damage my snake! How many times do I have to say that if it gets too hot I will get a thermostat? Also, I am getting a digital thermometer, I just don't have one yet! And no one is in danger here, the snake is still at the petstore, completely safe and happy. I'm not sure why you are getting so concerned about the care I will be providing, reed12321.


2 whites tree frogs
1 ball python
1 cavalier King Charles spaniel
1 boxer
1 horse

because the "care" you are providing is already set up for failure. Seriously. get a thermostat and digital thermometers. Your snake will be happier.

[gameonpython]

I AM GOING TO GET A DIGITAL THERMOMETER.


2 whites tree frogs
1 ball python
1 cavalier King Charles spaniel
1 boxer
1 horse

[gameonpython]

I WILL BUY A THERMOSTAT IF/WHEN NEEDED.


2 whites tree frogs
1 ball python
1 cavalier King Charles spaniel
1 boxer
1 horse

[Reed12321]

I WILL BUY A THERMOSTAT IF/WHEN NEEDED.


2 whites tree frogs
1 ball python
1 cavalier King Charles spaniel
1 boxer
1 horse

Agreeing to buy a BP is when you needed to buy a thermostat.

[gameonpython]

Reed12321, I would really appreciate if you don't reply to this post because you don't seem to be understanding and I don't want to cause any conflict. To me that's not what being a reptile owner is about. I like it to be a fun, relaxed, happy experience. So please don't reply anymore if that's okay with you.


2 whites tree frogs
1 ball python
1 cavalier King Charles spaniel
1 boxer
1 horse

[gameonpython]

I don't think you are being rude or anything, you just don't seem to be understanding. That's completely okay, I just don't want conflict.


2 whites tree frogs
1 ball python
1 cavalier King Charles spaniel
1 boxer
1 horse

[Sauzo]

At the least, go to Home Depot and pick up a lamp dimmer(rheostat) and the temp gun or acurite thermostat before you get the snake. UTHs can get up to 120 degrees if unregulated and that will easily burn your snake especially on glass. If your snake gets a burned belly, you are gonna really be in for some cash as vets aren't cheap by any stretch. Think most people here are just to help and really just don't want to see someone "fail" or make a mistake that can costs hundreds of dollars plus all the stress of having a sick/injured animal.

[gameonpython]

Oh for sure I am definitely making sure that my enclosure and heating is perfect before I pick up my new buddy I totally agree reed12321 was trying to help, but I seemed to be repeating myself and I don't want to get annoyed and say something I will regret.


2 whites tree frogs
1 ball python
1 cavalier King Charles spaniel
1 boxer
1 horse

[Sir Hognose]

Its ok. People repeating things is annoying and all, and I know you have great intentions for the snake, its just when friction builds up between 2 people like you and Reed, its better just to press ignore on eachother and cool off.
Nice to see you can handle some frustration here.
no seriously!

[calmolly1]

Our body temp is 98...90-95 degrees will feel cool to our touch. Using your hand to measure temperature is not a good idea. If it feels warm to our hand it is too hot for the snake. Just saying don't get mad, I'm just sharing something pointed out to me.


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