Quote Originally Posted by Hockeyhysteria9669
Hey im new to this forum and to snakes. I have had many other reptiles in the past, like anoles, bearded dragons, and varying species of gecko, but i have finally decided to venture into the world of snakes and purchase a ball python... i havent got it yet and i am first making sure that i have everything set up right... so here i go...

20 gallon long(i have many other tanks that i can use if he outgrows this one[fish], i have a spare 29gallon, 30gallon, and 60gallon)

for substrate i am going to use firbark...

i have 2 really cool logs that i am going to put in there, along with a kinda half-log thing for a hiding place and i have a lot of fake plants to put in there.

i have a spray bottle that i am going to spray in the tank 3 times a day and i have a pretty big water dish so he can cool off and this will aslo add to the humidity...

im gonna get a couple more thermometers and a hygrometer.

im gonna keep the basking area at around 90'f and the rest of the tank between 85-75'f also i have a couple reflector domes to use for the lights along with the florescent that runs the length of the tank. is it ok to use them for the heat, or should i use something else.

tell me if i missed anything...
Welcome! Some thoughts for you...

Half logs dont make good hides. Balls like small tight spaces where they can hide and half logs are just too open.

Your temps should be 92-94 on the hot and 82-84 on the cool. Anything lower than 80 for extended periods and you are risking respiratory infections. Balls dont require any supplemental lighting. I personally would also use an under tank heater for heat. Heat lamps tend to dry out the air. Additionally, you shouldnt need to mist that often. You dont want them in a wet environment. Good luck and check our care sheets for more info.

Jamie