Originally Posted by Cwilson187
So, I purchased my ball python the other day at PetSmart along with some housing items.
10gal tank (I know it's small, I plan on getting a much larger one as he grows), water bowl,
log, bedding, ceramic light, 40w Infared basking bulb, 13w UVB bulb<--waste of money for a nocturnal animal. and 2 thermometers which
one has a humidity gauge on it.
Now, I am a new snake handler/owner. But I have a few questions about some concerning things.
1. I cannot keep the humidity at 60 more than an hour. I'm guessing it's because of the log that's
in there, sucking the moisture up. It seems to dry up pretty quick. Also, may be because I didn't have the water dish under the heat lamp. So I moved the water dish to the heat side and moved the hiding rock into the middle. So I'm guessing it's gonna be sorta warm in the middle where he is now. I fed him and that's where he been since, under the rock. So any advise about humidity, let it roll.Cover the screened top that you are using. Better option would be a $5 tub from WalMart.
2. I've been hearing that feeding pythons in a feeding box is a good idea but also bad. I'm just trying to avoid getting bit. Also, I'm feeding him frozen fuzzies. Heard that live is better, advise?Mice or Rat? There is no need to stress your animal more than needed by moving it. What is the weight of your animal?
3. Last question, he seems to have a blue tint on his head. Not sure if it's because he's about to shed or what.Probably the iridescent of the skin.
I'll post the pictures when I can of the tank and Luka (My Ball Python)
Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated being that I'm new to this.
Thanks
-Chris
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