Hi everybody,
I got most of my setup today! Here is a picture of the tank. It is 24”X12”X12” and has a slide-out locking screen top. I also bought a Zoo Med 75w basking lamp and a zoo med UTH heat-pad.
Thank you so much for mentioning the Rheostat device! I can see how helpful it will be in maintaining optimal temperature. In addition to the Rheostat, I still need: 2X hides, 1X feeding tongs, a humidity/temp reader and a water dish. I plan to buy these at the upcoming expo so I can better match their size to the snake I get.
(I can buy the humidity/temp reader at Zellers for $10. From the pictures I’ve seen here, a lot of people use the same type I use for my instrument room!)
Question:
I had been planning to use regular brown wrapping paper as ground cover (with a few crumpled up paper towels for more cover) since I hope to get a hatchling. I now plan to put some extra padding over the area with the UTH for protection, but what would be an optimal temperature for a hatchling/juvenile? (I’ve read several opinions on various sites and they tend to vary a bit!)
Thanks again for the help everybody! With any luck by this time next week I’ll be posting a picture of my new BP in his home. *squeals just a little, but in a manly way, if that’s possible*
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