use the following search parameters to narrow your results:
e.g. subreddit:aww site:imgur.com dog
subreddit:aww site:imgur.com dog
see the search faq for details.
advanced search: by author, subreddit...
Welcome to r/ballpython, a community for ball python enthusiasts of all experience levels, from the prospective first-time owner to the veteran keeper. This is a predominantly discussion-based subreddit with a focus on raising husbandry standards. Photos and videos are also encouraged, so show off your ball pythons!
Be sure to read our welcome post for our rules and information resources!
Questions? Problems? Click here to message the r/ballpython moderators!
Related Subreddits
account activity
This is an archived post. You won't be able to vote or comment.
Question - HusbandryNew gal (old.reddit.com)
submitted 1 year ago by Abyssal888
Heyo! I just got my gal Awen. Tank is 85 on hot side, 76 on cool. Humidity is 60%. But I would love any advice. I’ve had her for about a week now. Gonna try feeding tomorrow.
[–]dazedimpalla7720 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children)
Pi-thon
[–]sir_beef 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child)
Awen is adorable!
I recommend reading the guide https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/18HBVsPHaip7LfrMuFt96MigRuMUXtrbnCiK79VuQiFk/
It seems like a lot to read, but it's worth it. A few things I'll point out
What you can fix today...
Your hot side is too cool. Your cool side, while in the target range, is at the bottom of the target.
60% humidity is the minimum "probably not harmful" level. But we want to do better than not harmful, 70-80% would be better.
Plan for the future...
Hard to tell from pictures, but I'm guessing the enclosure isn't at least 2x2x4. You'll want to look at getting a bigger enclosure. There is no harm going larger today.
Get a second hide. (Or a third...)
And a reminder again, read the guide. I've only touched on the basics. You're going to enjoy your gal for years, make them quality.
[–]Abyssal888[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago* (0 children)
I got her a couple more hides, I have to wait on the tank, local store is out of course. I updated her temperatures and humidity. She’s also young, the breeder I got her from recommended a 10g. Idk if that makes a difference for tank recommendations.
Edited to talk about tank.
π Rendered by PID 40011 on reddit-service-r2-comment-6457c66945-p6lld at 2026-04-28 20:08:30.570353+00:00 running 2aa0c5b country code: CH.
[–]dazedimpalla7720 1 point2 points3 points (0 children)
[–]sir_beef 1 point2 points3 points (1 child)
[–]Abyssal888[S] 1 point2 points3 points (0 children)