My First Ball Python

[Chuck1289]

Hi there my names charlie and im thinking of getting a ball python.


I already have a corn snake and i've been looking up ball pythons for some time though i wanted to run it by you guys so i know that my set up is good for the snake and me.

Ok well im getting a baby python and here is the viv i will buy...

http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/rept...ums-26678.html

I am getting the largest one there take a look.

Ok i am also getting 2 large hides and a water bowl im also getting some decor and other things such as substrate obviously.

So this is where i get stuck and thats at HEAT.Do BP need belly heat like corn snakes or do they need a lamp or something?I live in england and it usually stays pretty warm in my house.So what kind of heat do i need and what temps on average?

Thanks for looking please give some tips and give me some light to my questions. Thanks .

[Mochelem]

how old is the BP your getting? For a baby that large of an enclosure and large hides will be too big and your snake might not feel secure... What are you going to use to heat it?

[Chuck1289]

I was going to use a heat mat is that enough heat and the BP is about a foot long.

[Mochelem]

Heat mats are hot enough in fact they can be too hot, you will need to use it with a thermostat or a rheostat.

And Im sorry I didnt realize that the measurements of those enclosures were in CM not IN... The large will be fine... However for half the cost you can buy a plastic tub with a lid on it and it will work great... Just make sure you get hides that are nice and tight for the snake to fit into..

[Chuck1289]

Awesome thanks for the info ! Can't wait to get my BP.

[rabernet]

Hi Charlie!

If you haven't already, I'd encourage you to read over our caresheet - it has a lot of helpful information for you!

http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=59