New Ball Python Owner - Issues with Temperature

[Craiga 01453]

Thank you brother, you're very kind. Everything I know, I learned here. And I figure as much as you and taylor help the new members your fingers most hurt from all the typing and some one else should give you guys a rest.

hahahaha!! My pleasure!!

Honestly, and I believe I can speak for tttaylorrr on this as well, I do it because I love these amazing animals. Also, I was new once too.

When I first got into keeping snakes years ago (1998 if I remember correctly), I wasn't aware of any resources like this forum. I basically just winged it with a heat lamp, a heat mat, and a cheap thermometer/hygrometer. Thank goodness I found this forum BEFORE I got back into the hobby a year or so ago. I did a LOT of homework and realized how lucky I was that my snakes never had any health issues, burns or worse. Thankfully, this time around I was prepared. I was also in a MUCH better place in my life and was actually fascinated by these animals far beyond just thinking they were "cool" pets that were easy to care for and fun to watch eat. Now, they truly fascinate me and I love watching them and learning about them.

Luckily, I found this forum and it opened my eyes and I have learned a TON from the people here, and I continue to learn on a daily basis.

So, for that, I say "Thank you BP.net and all the members, admins and mods who make it work!!!"