I'm new to the forum, I just got a female Ball!

[ZinniaZ]

Now we don't want to start a fight between you two! did you get the digital thermometer yet? that is the must have item that you need to get IMMEDIATELY!

No worries--I don't get offended easily. He can say what he needs to say. Off to store to buy thermometer and foam core.

[Paradox]

We don't have a thermometer yet, but we will get one soon, right now Paradox is sleeping in her hide, by the way, there might not be space for two hides, the current hide and water dish take up most of the space, (her hide is pretty big!) but shes got allot of space.

[fishmommy]

smaller hide, times two, plus smaller water dish to make it fit = happy secure BP!

[ZinniaZ]

Thank you so much for taking the time to help us out. We want to take care of her really well. We will make changes.

[Texas Dan]

Pics or it didn't happen...

Just kidding.

Welcome! Where did you get her from? I hope you've cleared off some more space for the next one. But seriously how about a few pictures...

To the Original Poster.. I would follow this advice.

It will happen, there's no stopping.

[fishmommy]

you guys are going to do great
BP's are such wonderful animals and once you get their setup right they are soooo easy to care for

did you go to the show in NH?

[ZinniaZ]

you guys are going to do great
BP's are such wonderful animals and once you get their setup right they are soooo easy to care for

did you go to the show in NH?

Yes-- that was a great show. I loved it. So many cool critters and people. I am very excited to have this lovely little snake in my life. I agree-- we may well have to make room for another!

[soy.lor.n]

Instead of a thermostat, if you have pretty constant temperatures a rheostat can work pretty well. Mine is working great for me, although I just got a Ranco in the mail and my husband is working on building me a custom thermostat right now.
The home improvement stores all sell lamp dimmers that you can just plug the UTH into and control the temperature that way. Mine cost about $10.
congrats on your new girl!

[Texas Dan]

I didn't read anywhere that someone has said you need a thermostat. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A THERMOSTAT if you are using a UTH. There's no ifs ands or buts about it. Not a thermometer, thermostat.

Edit: Forget I posted this message.

[ZinniaZ]

Can you guys send me links to some of the items you think we need to have? Like the best type of thermostat/ rheostat,etc?