Getting a BP tomorrow..

[Wolves-N-Dogs]

I am getting a better thermometer tomorrow, but for now I have the crappy fish tank stick on kind, and its reading the highest it can say which is 86... I am not sure how I am going to regulate the temp maybe I can get some suggestions..


Also when I leave for work or something is it safe to leave the basking lamp on? It gets pretty hot

Please don't get the snake! Thats the best suggestion anyone can give you. You don't sound ready for one. Do you have money for a vet? Your going to need one.

Do a search on plastic tubs their better than tanks.

[Nate]

Please don't get the snake!

That's really not a necessary comment. He is here on the forum asking questions and seeking advice to make sure his conditions are proper before he gets the snake... I see no harm in the questions he's asking, and it would only frustrate and anger me if people were telling me not to buy a snake because I'm asking questions.

[starmom]

That's really not a necessary comment. He is here on the forum asking questions and seeking advice to make sure his conditions are proper before he gets the snake... I see no harm in the questions he's asking, and it would only frustrate and anger me if people were telling me not to buy a snake because I'm asking questions.

IMO, he/she is asking the questions too late for a tomorrow snake pick-up. I feel that asking this person to refrain from getting the snake until they have the environment set up and stable is a very good piece of advice. That said, it is really great this person has sought out this forum in order to check their own information and get further information.
My best advice would be for this person to ask whomever has their snake to please hold it for a couple of more days until the husbandry has been attended to. Doing this would allow for a healthier snake and a far more positive experience for the keeper.
That's my 2 cents!

[Wolves-N-Dogs]

That's really not a necessary comment. He is here on the forum asking questions and seeking advice to make sure his conditions are proper before he gets the snake... I see no harm in the questions he's asking, and it would only frustrate and anger me if people were telling me not to buy a snake because I'm asking questions.

I should have put a yet in there..

[reptile3]

I use a small hand towel to help with the humidity as well. Wal mart sells a digital thermometer, Acu-rite.

Looks like you're on the right track!

If you are using an aquarium for your set up, then what I would do to keep humidity up is get a towel damp and place it over half of the screen. That worked wonders for me

Have you picked up a digital thermometer yet?

[Markus Heinsohn]

Also, they don't need to soak and they also don't climb.

That's not entirely true... especially young BPs like to climb once in a while

[SatanicIntention]

Markus, just because you're housing 2 small ball pythons together in a ginormous tank, and they are out climbing around(which means they are stressed), doesn't mean that all Ball Pythons climb. I know I have quite a few who would likely starve themselves to death from the stress if I put them in a huge 80 gallon naturalistic tank.

[waltah!]

I'm really starting to think that there are quite a few high and might keepers on this site. When someone asks for advice they are getting flamed. At least he is asking before he has the snake which is more than a lot of people do. I'm going to help him with his setup myself now. I don't know this person personally, but I hate the fact that newbies can't come here and ask questions without being made to feel inferior. If most folks here were to think back to when they were new to the hobby they might just remember some mistakes that they made. Not everyone has 100 snakes and were initiated into the hobby at an early age. The net is great for this hobby, but you have probably seen some pretty poor advice being passed around. At least he came to a site with great info for help.

[mtxsub7]

I am fortunate enough to live near waltah so he is going to assist me with my setup, practically giving me his and giving me tons of advice, now that's a good member

I'm really glad I came here, I did get a lot of help so far, and hopefully everything turns out well.

thanks walt

[reptile3]

That is super awesome!!! That is really nice of you Waltah.

I am fortunate enough to live near waltah so he is going to assist me with my setup, practically giving me his and giving me tons of advice, now that's a good member

I'm really glad I came here, I did get a lot of help so far, and hopefully everything turns out well.

thanks walt