Considering a BP and had some Questions.

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You can. It can just be really hard depending on where you live. I live in the south so humidity was never really an issue for me. But in dryer parts of the country or if your residence is super insulated from the native humidity you will have problems. As for temps, as long as you have a good tstat you will be fine. I would suggest only go with under tank heat. Only you light for display, not heat.


BP's can be really finicky and anal feeders. Some simply will not take FT. I would suggest buying an animla that is a little older and already a proven FT eater.



In the enclosure. Them associating your hand with food is a myth. But when they are in food mode some will tag whatever comes in. With experience you can tell by their body language. But for you I'd recommend what is called hook training. It need no be a hook. A paper towel tube will work. Just reach it and tap them with it. That will let them know for sure it's not feeding time.



If you are going to fish tank style route start with a 20L. If they get big you can move them to a 40L. Most terrarium tanks have a place to add a lock for security. An actual fish tank you will have to find a way to secure the lid.

However, there are specially glass terrariums that don't have screen tops and can be opened from the front.

http://www.worldofballpythons.com/



BP's rarely bite. But when they do it's more of the psychology that will get you. Physically it's done so fast you barely realize it. You may bleed like a mofo for a minute but usually about 30 minutes later you won't even be able to tell anything happened.

Oh and you will finding conflicting things because as you get more experienced you can do things that a new person shouldn't just because things can go wrong if you don't know what you are doing. It's more like the play it safe rules vs the "let's play with the rules" rules.

Welcome aboard.

I live in the south as well (Atlanta,GA) and planning to attend the GA Repticon this weekend to ask questions, see some MORPHs, etc.... I'm definately going w/ the under tank heat but thought I would need possibly two lights (day and night) to produce the heat throughout the enclosure.

Do you recommend the terrariums that open from the front vs coming in from the top?