Just got a new ball python ... help

[FL0OD]

you need to be real careful with that under the tank heater. it will get well over a hundred degrees if you do not have a thermostat on it and then you will have a baked snake. especially if it is under the side where his hide is. the heat you are more than likely registering is the ambient temp in the cage not the heat at the bottom. be careful.

[Terrified]

flukers thermostat and hydrometer

[mtxsub7]

Cheap isn't "fine"..IMO. I've read quite a few of those failure stories with cheapo equipment.

Yeah, I figured he didn't have much to start so just getting basic stuff for now until he can research the more important and better quality things for as soon as he feels ready to pursue it

[Terrified]

o god hes balled up right where the heater mat is

[starmom]

How old are you? Not being rude, just wondering how much money you have to spend on supplies now that you have your beautiful snake (he is a beauty!)

[Terrified]

funds dont really matter as long as hes happy

im 17

just show me some links of what to get plz

[starmom]

RBI: http://www.reptilebasics.com/ This is a great sight with cages, racks, Helix t'stats, temp gun, scales, etc.

spyderrobotics.com has Herpstat t'stats; also very good

Get the accurite (or something similar) from Lowes, walmart, etc) to monitor temps. This has a probe for monitoring the hot side as well as cool side and humidity.

Cover the sides of the cage with black paper to help him feel more secure.

2 hides, small enough for him to feel them against his body when he's inside, one for the cool side and one for the hot side.

Some sort of substrate: newsprint, kraft paper, aspen.....

READ the care sheets; you already have the link. ASK questions!!!!

I forgot to add a water bowl.....

[mtxsub7]

How's the snake? Whats going on?

[Terrified]

RBI: http://www.reptilebasics.com/ This is a great sight with cages, racks, Helix t'stats, temp gun, scales, etc.

spyderrobotics.com has Herpstat t'stats; also very good

Get the accurite (or something similar) from Lowes, walmart, etc) to monitor temps. This has a probe for monitoring the hot side as well as cool side and humidity.

Cover the sides of the cage with black paper to help him feel more secure.

2 hides, small enough for him to feel them against his body when he's inside, one for the cool side and one for the hot side.

Some sort of substrate: newsprint, kraft paper, aspen.....

READ the care sheets; you already have the link. ASK questions!!!!

I forgot to add a water bowl.....

did you look at the pictures? I have some of that stuff

[Terrified]

How's the snake? Whats going on?

how am I suppose to tell.. hes under the hide log