My first setup

[Mstuppiello921]

Haha that's a good point. I keep hearing that balls r like pringles you can never just have one. May i ask why you decided to put a uth as well?

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[treaux]

I use the UTH to keep a thermal gradient. With the RHPs centered on each compartment, there would be no gradient. I use the RHPs to maintain a minimum ambient temp of 82 during the day and 75 at night, with the UTH side being a constant 90. My room temps can fluctuate from 60s to mid 80s so I need the RHPs for when it gets cold.

I am already trying to resist getting a 6 tub rack and filling it with balls. It's a tough battle...

[Mstuppiello921]

Got yea! Ill have to see how the cage sets up in order to see if I need the uth or not. But I will definitely keep it in the back of my mind. Would you divide the cage in half for now while she is young or would you use the whole thing and clutter the space to make it seem smaller?

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[DennisM]

...Would you divide the cage in half for now while she is young or would you use the whole thing and clutter the space to make it seem smaller?

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I would do both, even half a T8 is very large for a hatchling/yearling (I'm making an assumption on the snake's age based on pics from a different thread). you'll need to clutter up half a T8. I keep large adults BPs in T3.

[Lady mkrj58]

I see your getting things in total order I think your thread is great Im really paying attention to the Rack systems and wow all the tips and tricks from the Veterans using this equipment. . Im so excited to see your Finished Product and Baby Python......

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[Lady mkrj58]

I use the UTH to keep a thermal gradient. With the RHPs centered on each compartment, there would be no gradient. I use the RHPs to maintain a minimum ambient temp of 82 during the day and 75 at night, with the UTH side being a constant 90. My room temps can fluctuate from 60s to mid 80s so I need the RHPs for when it gets cold.

I am already trying to resist getting a 6 tub rack and filling it with balls. It's a tough battle...

I get what your saying I like your system.

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[Mstuppiello921]

I would do both, even half a T8 is very large for a hatchling/yearling (I'm making an assumption on the snake's age based on pics from a different thread). you'll need to clutter up half a T8. I keep large adults BPs in T3.

Thanks for the great info DennisM! Yes Cleo is less then one year old. Last night I reached out to Ali from ap and added the divider to my order. Ill place two medium hides from reptile basics in there with a water bowl, low climbing branch, two fake plants and hanging fake leaves to fill in the gaps.

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[Mstuppiello921]

I see your getting things in total order I think your thread is great Im really paying attention to the Rack systems and wow all the tips and tricks from the Veterans using this equipment. . Im so excited to see your Finished Product and Baby Python......

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I couldn't agree with you more about the veterans and everyone in general here. I've learned so much already!

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[BWB]

One thing that you will quickly learn from this site is that people on here are genuine and ready and willing to help. I have not seen very much (even in my short time on here) sarcasm or nasty comments although some people get a little testy if you ignore their great advice. The people on here know their stuff and I don't question any of it. I do learn a lot from them but also each snake is different in many ways so you have to watch and learn from your animal as well. I don't, as a general, rule, believe everything that I read and so I've had to learn certain things about my pets by trying and making mistakes (never taking any harmful risks to my pets). I watch over them carefully and use this site as a guideline. Also what works for husbandry in California, Texas, and Arizona does not work here in Nova Scotia (it is now 7 degrees, celsius or 45 degrees, fahrenheit with humidity at 80%) so we out in this part of the continent have other weather conditions to contend with.

[Mstuppiello921]

Couldn't agree with you more. The people here have been great to me! I understand what you mean by the region. I live in Mass and currently it is 65 degrees but in 2 months it will be in single digits. The good news is that this display is going in my bedroom so the temperature in the room is thermostat controlled as well. I take the same approach as you, I always observe my animals as they are all different. I take my animals and their well being very seriously to the point of intense spoiling. My 4 year old pit/boxer mix sleep on an actual temperedic mattress and has her own coach in the living room hahaha. I just love that Im getting such an awesome foundation as a starting point. This way when my little baby does arrive I can focus on her individual needs and tweak things from there. Thanks a lot for your advice and input