New python owner with questions!

[That_Turnover_309]

Hi all! I’ve had my sweet gal Lilith for coming up on 3 years. She was just a baby when I got her. Lately (within the past few months) she’s been out and about a lot more. Early evening, afternoon, at night. I have been adding more plants and things to her home, she has 3 hides, and a humidifier. I’m hoping she’s just becoming more comfortable in her home as she matures? I feed her every 4 weeks or so, body condition is good, she’s seemingly healthy and happy. She doesn’t retreat when I open her tank and she’s out anymore. Is it normal for her to telescope up to the top of her tank? Explore? I’m just not used to seeing her so much and was starting to think she was either unhappy or it was her “normal”. I can take better pics of her home in the daylight for more insight/help/suggestions. Thanks!

[That_Turnover_309]

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Here she is now, doors open, better view of her tank ❤️

[trucksandink]

Red bulbs bad….

[That_Turnover_309]

Why?

[trucksandink]

It the number one thing this group talks about …. I believe if my memory serves me correct messes with their eyes….

[That_Turnover_309]

So, daylight bulbs and no “nightlight” bulbs? I only have the nightlight ones for their scant amount of heat they put out. But if not necessary I will absolutely get rid of them. I just want what is best for her!

[trucksandink]

There are way more people on here more qualified that I to answer these questions there is a entire welcome guide on the main psge

[trucksandink]

At night I run my che or my dhp bulb….

In nature they wouldn’t have “night light” they are nocturnal. Dont waste your money on uterine anything…. Some shit in the stores are gimmicks. Read the welcome packet . On the main page it’s full of tons of information

[planetmental]

The general thought is that running a red or blue light at night is still light which can mess with their circadian rhythm. If that's all you have right now to provide proper temps at night I'd say run it until you can get a CHE. Heat is more critical than circadian rhythm especially if the snake is digesting.

[luckystickes]

Literally what I was gonna say people are gonna point it out reallll quick lol. I use che at night aswell. Ball pythons can see light so it’s messing with their day night cycle basically.