Brand new BP owner, first shed(I think), and advice on some other topics.

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welcome to the forum, friend! craig has provided good info so i can keep this short, hahaha.

So another question is, does taking my screen top off, stress the snake? Like to for say 1.change the water and 2. get a proper temp read with the temp gun(It seems to try and take the screen temp instead of thee substrate).

everything stresses a ball python lol. doing regular husbandry checks is fine and encouraged. your snake will be fine.

While I am also on this topic I do think think after this reptibark is done I will end up switching over to a mulch(from somewhere like home depot or lowes.) The only things I have seen/read was to watch out for 1.NO cedar or pine and 2. make sure its not chemically treated?

what's wrong with the reptibark? jc. yes no cedar or pine as they are toxic. i think a few people here use cypress from home improvement stores.

I would also like to inquire on how to close up my tank on the outside? It is in a closet space so it should not feel too terribly open but my closet is rather large(enough for me to stand on either side of the tank and have room to move around)

i bought cute patterned fabric from a craft store and got enough to fold in half (to block more light) and drape over my glass enclosure. a lot of people just tape black construction paper to the outside.

have you posted pics yet?? i wanna see ur new noodle friend!