* Anyone have this? *

[rmune0750]

That negates a lot of outside factors which will affect temperatures. What if the room gets hot or cold? How will ur bulb adjust for such common everyday factors without a tstat?

okay, so whats a good t-stat that i could get that wont cost me like $100....this one??

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Prod...4.aspx#details

[iceman25]

okay, so whats a good t-stat that i could get that wont cost me like $100....this one??

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Prod...4.aspx#details

If you are asking for my suggestion, I would get something from here and It won't cost you several hundreds of dollars. Good luck.

Tstats

[jglass38]

see, im not using a UTH so do i need a t-stat, im using bulbs

Umm yeah ya do...

[rmune0750]

those ones r just too much money, i dont have that right now...and that Zoo Med one is the same one in that petco link...ill get that...its like $30

[rabernet]

those ones r just too much money, i dont have that right now...and that Zoo Med one is the same one in that petco link...ill get that...its like $30

I just have to ask, how much research did you do before you bought your ball python? IE, did you sit down and calculate the real costs for caring for it and getting it set up properly? If you can't afford a good thermostat, what will you do if your ball gets sick and needs expensive vet care?

[rmune0750]

yes, i calculated the costs, i went to the store w/ like $400 and i bought the snake and what i needed....ill have money, dont worry

[wendyhoo9]

yes, i calculated the costs, i went to the store w/ like $400 and i bought the snake and what i needed....ill have money, dont worry

Ryan,

I believe the point is you did not correctly calculate the costs. These questions regarding thermostats and thermometers are all things that should have been answered and set up and in working condition several days prior to bringing home your ball python.

The basics for your ball python should have been more than covered with $400. You need a heat source to keep your hot side at between 92 and 94 degrees and possibly another heat source (as I do) to keep your cool side between 82 and 84 degrees. UTH's (under tank heaters) are great since they do not decrease your humidity (especially handy when using a tank with a screen lid) which needs to be around 50% during normal times and 70% during sheds. Digital thermometers are better at reading temps and tstats need to be used to regulate each UTH (or bulb) you use. The Petco tstat is pretty crappy (scientific term!) and does not regulate your temps as well as you need for a ball python.

BTW - you should also have two hides (preferably identical) one on the warm side and one on the cool side.

Try not to get too offended by all the advice thrown your way, but realize most of it is coming from more experienced bp owners that are simply concerned for you and your new snake. Good luck!

[rmune0750]

i do have 2 hides but they r not identical and the snake never uses the other hide, only first one....and im going to listen to everyones info and buy everything i need when i get my paycheck in a week...

[Grim91Z]

How many more questions could you possibly produce? A lot of these questions could have been answered by using the search function. Seems like you're trying to get attention.

[jessie_k_pythons]

I have 12 of the ones that were first linked... they are great so far. and i used my temp gun and they seem acurite(sp??)