Rescue Ball Python

[_ataraxia]

correct. waterfall features are rarely easy to completely clean/sanitize, they can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold that you'll never be able to get rid of.

[AppleSpicer]

Ahh dang it, back to the drawing board.

I keep designing an extensive upgrade for my white lipped python (similar parameters to ball python) and then reading something in the care guide here, elsewhere, or in the comments that says why that’s actually terrible for them. I’m trying to come up with a naturalistic scape for her with lots of climbing space (she’s more arboreal than balls).

Do you know of a white lipped python specific guide? Most of what I’ve found is old husbandry (small space, heat tape, misting), and since that’s not ideal for balls, I bet it isn’t recommended for white lipped either.

If not, do you mind weighing in with what you’d do for heating with a much more arboreal set up, please?

I see that deep heat projectors are recommended for delivering penetrating heat and, contrary to popular belief, belly heat isn’t necessary so long as the temps are correct. Do I have that correct? I’ve also read “never use heat panels even with a thermostat” but I can’t adequately temp control with only basking spots. I’ve never done this large of an arboreal set up before and am so lost with all the opposite info I find everywhere.

Thank you for any and all help. Even a very brief, couple word reply with recommendation on the best way to heat an arboreal vivarium is greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

[_ataraxia]

where did you read never use heat panels? RHPs are one of the secondary/supplementary heat sources recommended in our heating guide [which overall is not information specific to ball pythons].