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    Re: BP won't eat... or has a disorder

    Quote Originally Posted by Ballpythoncrazy View Post
    It doesn't say that you have a heat mat. Heat mats are very important for ball pythons. Heat lamps are a very poor way of heating up the enclosure of a bal. A heat mat (regulated by a thermostat) is a must. You can use a heat lamp along with it but it's not necessary. I'm assuming your snake isn't eating because the temps aren't right. There should be a hot spot of 90 degrees. Normally this would come from the heat pad. The lamps can help the ambient air temps get where they should be (and it sounds the air temps are good) but you need a spot for your BP to lay on that is 90 degrees
    Yes it does. OP stated in a later post. For convenience it's the next quote. No, a heat mat is not a must. I have 19 bp's using 0 uth. I heat the room.

    Quote Originally Posted by Half Crazed View Post
    Yes, there is a heating pad under one of hides
    Quote Originally Posted by Half Crazed View Post
    Also, how can snakes know it's winter time if their cage never drops below 70 with heating lamps off? She can't see outside or feel the cold air.. it's basically summertime in her own little ecosystem.
    Maybe your summertime, but not theirs. They live pretty close to the equator and mid 70's are their winters.
    You may also want to call around for a vet who knows about bp's instead of one who thinks all snakes are created equal and should all be treated the same...

    Quote Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    UV lights would possible be helpful on snakes that are active during the day time cycle.
    I highly doubt it will do any good for a nocturnal animal that usually lives in rodent burrows.
    I could be wrong.

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