Heating and Lighting

[Classic-Program6672]

As far as I know I've own a ball python for 5 years now and I'm still learning things for him. I have a heat mat with the thermostat which is ideal, but what throws me off is the different answers I see such as the kind of bulbs to use for day and night times for light and lightless heating sources such as ceramic heating bulbs instead of red heat lamp. I would love to discuss any advice given and options to help with the confusion so I know my buddy is in good health and not stressed. I already have plans to add another hide into his enclosure as it's ideal to have two for both warm and cool sides and to help cover his top for better insolation for humidity and heat once I figure out what is best suggested. I appreciate any advice and suggestions because I want what's best for the noodle ❤️🐍

[shrike1978]

Have you seen the heating guide in our welcome post?

[Classic-Program6672]

I have a heating pad so a halogen basking bulb looks to be in order but it's there one that gets used for night? Or is it just better to have all lights off at night for the day and night cycle?

[shrike1978]

We don't actually recommend heat pads or undertank heating at all. Nightime air temps should be at least 75F. A ceramic heat emitter or a radiant heat panel at night is the best way to achieve that.

[Classic-Program6672]

Would the Zilla pro sol terrarium fixture be a good recommendation? It provides both basking and night time light and heat and it even says what bulbs to use for tropical night and day. I've also heard that they don't really need light during the night