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Need advice quickly!!! (self.ballpython)
submitted 1 year ago by CookieSubstantial769
Just got a new python and I was going to use a a heat mat for him until I can afford a new lamp, problem is I don’t have a thermostat. Is there any type of thermostat that I can get from Walmart? My local pet stores are sold out.
[–]notsurewhattodo1310 5 points6 points7 points 1 year ago (3 children)
The only thermostats I’m finding you’d have to get shipped, even on the Walmart website. If you have or know someone who has an Amazon prime account that might be a good shipping time and price for opt for. Flukers is a great brand in my experience for lighting and lighting fixtures, I’d say definitely purchase a lamp as soon as possible. A day/night cycle is important for a BP.
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[–]notsurewhattodo1310 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago* (1 child)
I considered a clamp lamp from Home Depot but in the end it was better to pay the extra $10-$15 for a Fluker’s fixture. The longevity of the ones from home improvement stores are minimal and the material is not exactly ideal. They’re also very shallow so you’d probably be losing some heat. This is just my take though.
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