Quote Originally Posted by Lolo76 View Post
Oh, I also had a question about heating... we live in a very temperate climate (rarely gets above 70 or below 50), so I was told an under-tank heating pad wasn't necessary. I've just used that heat lamp so far, and the thermometers are reading 92 on the warm side, and around 80 on the cooler side. Is this sufficient, or should I get the pad anyway?

It was probably the "pet shop expert" who told it wasn't necessary

Ball pythons need belly heat i.e. under tank heater, the don't bask like some reptiles.

The uth side needs to be 92*, this helps them to digest their food.

What is the humidity reading?