BP tempatures okay?

[dakski]

Yes, it would be very helpful to see the setup, the thermostat, where the probes are placed, etc.

That would help us help you and your BP the best.

Bogertophis, it appears Ruby is using Forest Floor Cypress Mulch. https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ew-ball-python

Regarding the lighting. I stopped using lighting for my BP, Shayna, a while ago. I have a light in her tank but keep it off. She prefers that. Room light and light from the other tanks is plenty for her. She usually doesn't come out during the day anyway. BP's are generally pretty shy and like to hide a lot. Some other snakes don't care as much and I do keep lights on their tanks. However, light is more for us than for them in general, as most snakes are nocturnal because their food is too.

If you have trouble with your glass tank, you might want to look into something PVC for the long-term. I have Boaphile tanks and I know many here use Animal Plastics (AP) as well as Reptile Basics, and there are others. I have nothing bad to say about AP or Reptile Basics, but have not used them personally. PVC tanks are much lighter, while still strong, compared to a glass tank. Further, they are better insulated and keep heat and humidity in much better. They also aren't much more expensive when you look at bigger sizes that, frankly, are difficult to move, keep warm, etc. in glass tanks. They are also usually sealed on 3 sides and the top, giving your snake a more secure feeling.

One reason I have boaphile tanks, is that I am not super handy. Jeff Ronne, who builds the tanks, builds them to order with all the heating elements you want/need and they are preassembled. Some manufacturers have you put the tank together (for some large tanks it's necessary due to shipping restrictions). For a BP tank, you wouldn't need one too large so that shouldn't be an issue.

Whatever way you go, it's probably a good path. Between trouble you are already having, using multiple heat sources, thermostats you will have to get, etc. to make your setup work long-term, it might make sense to consider going that way sooner than later.

Not trying to overwhelm you, but you will probably have an easier time RE temps and humidity, your snake will be happier, and you will save a ton of money on electricity. My point here is there are other options for you besides a glass tank.

In the meantime, please take a deep breath. This will be fine. We are here to help. Having said that, please get us as much information as you can on your setup (pics too if possible). That will help us help much more easily.

Keep us posted and ask any more questions you have.