Originally Posted by LtHoneybun
A few other questions I have:
- The tap water vs treated water vs bottled water debate. What do you personally suggest? The tap water in my town isn't very chemical-y and I drink it all the time, which I've seen people say "if you drink it then it's usually safe" but then others say "there's chemicals in tap water that'll hurt a reptile that won't hurt you". I wouldn't mind treating water or buying it bottled if need be, but I want other people's input. I have used tap water for close to a decade
- If he's very loose and moving around the cage instead of balled up under his hides for hours, does that mean he's adjusting well and not stressed? To me he doesn't seem stressed, but since I'm a new owner, I don't want to make assumptions. He was balled up, tense, and hiding his head when he first got here, which is understandable and typical, but now he's no longer doing it. He's not frightened or skittish by movement near him or outside his cage. Could possibly be way too hot under his hide. An unseen ball python is a happy one.
- Lighting. Does there need to be a day and night cycle? I have a light that doesn't generate heat that can provide lighting, but I read that bright light can disturb them and that a cycle isn't necessary anyways.No you do not need a light cycle unless you have it in a room that does not get any natural ambient lighting and even then not much is needed.
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