Tank size questions

[GiddyGoat]

I too am very confused about the half-water thing... ball pythons need a DISH, not a whole aquatic area. Like others have said, 2 hides at least and a heat gradient throughout the tank. The conditions she is in are NOT correct by your description. Also what substrate are you using?

Another thing, and please remember I am NOT attacking you, I just think this needs to be said. You should never buy and animal that you 1.) don't have the funds to take care of and 2.) don't know anything about husbandry wise. Research is a vital aspect of owning any animal, especially exotic ones like ball pythons where slipping up on something like temperature regulation could mean serious injury or even death. Please please PLEASE do as much research as possible ASAP, because I can tell you care for her and the last thing you want happening is illness/injury.

You need to give us a visual on this tank for us to help you further, but I will tell you some very basic husbandry (STILL DO RESEARCH. CHECK STICKY'S HERE TOO):

-Temps should be high 70's to low 80'son the cool side, and high 80's to 90 degrees on the warm side. This leaves a heat gradient of about 10 degrees, and your snake needs this to thermoregulate.
-your heat source should ALWAYS be regulated by a thermostat or rheostat depending on what you're using
-Humidity is usually in the 50's-60% range, I keep mind at high 50's to 60%. Raise the humidity when the snake is in shed... but 80 might be overkill. Correct me if I'm wrong.
-2 hides at least, one on the cool side and one on the warm side
-a water DISH.
-Proper substrate. There are many options, so choose what's best for you. However, AVOID Cedar or Pine at ALL COSTS. Good examples are: Cypress mulch, Reptibark, Eco-Earth, Newspaper, Papertowel.

Again, we are trying our best to help you. Please do not become upset. Best of luck with your little girl, I sincerely hope you can find everything you need.

**NOTE: All temperatures are in Fahrenheit, and I myself am a beginner keeper. PLEASE correct any incorrect info and I will happily edit it.**