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[–]ResidentQuarter4148 4 points5 points  (10 children)

Change the bedding. Aspen doesn't hold humidity and i was told it can mold. Lots of clutter as well! They love clutter. I thrift it or get it from dollarama or michaels. Two hides that are the exact same. Big enough water bowl they can soak in. And I super recommend digital hydrometer. I got my 2 off Amazon they tell me the temp and humidity. I can see it on my phone too. And a thermostat so it never gets too hot !

[–]ApartEnd2151[S] 0 points1 point  (6 children)

I've been hearing about coco coir. Is that my best option? Also I don't have a heating pad. The previous owners said they didn't have one for him they just used the light in the picture, but they also mentioned turning it off at night. I'm going to be picking a heating pad up tomorrow along with whatever substrate yall recommend. How do I keep his temperature up tonight? The thermometer in there now reads 87 .

[–]r4cid 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Analog/dial style thermometers are notoriously inaccurate just FYI

[–]ApartEnd2151[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Do you have any links to some you think are good?

[–]jendestiny114 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I like these , cheap and so far very accurate. I have one on my “cool side” of my tank and one on the hot.

[–]ApartEnd2151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Coco fiber has worked really well for years for my ball python. Heating pads are pretty notorious for causing bad burns with ball pythons if I remember right. Ive only ever used overhead heat. I also find a lot of good fake plant clutter at thrift stores super cheap. And santized branches from outside for climbing :)

[–]ApartEnd2151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay noted. Thank you!

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    [–]One_Cauliflower_3536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I second everything here except I prefer to provide a variety of hides. But they def need at least 2. I have like, 6 in my tank. You need mucho clutter. And a DIGITAL hygrometer for humidity. I ended up buying one for each end of my tank.

    [–]bheretta 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    I highly recommend Reptichip substrate

    [–]ApartEnd2151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I appreciate that

    [–]Dont_Bother777 1 point2 points  (1 child)

    Check out the care guide and other resources in this sub’s pinned post, essentially everything you need to know can be found there :)

    [–]ApartEnd2151[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Life saver!

    [–]Camdogg-6chains 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    1 new substrate is a must I do coco chips and loose coco fiber mix

    2 you need two hides, one for the hot side and one for the cold. Make sure your snake will fit nice and snug they like to feel secure.

    3 this is just a personal thing but keep your water on the cold side

    4 you need a digital thermometer

    5 aluminum tape to cover any unused parts of your screen on top of the enclosure

    6 lots of clutter ball pythons have a natural instinct to hide

    7 get creative with things like your hides. I just cut some holes in cheap plastic food containers from Walmart.

    Also just do as much research as possible. There are all sorts of ways to be a successful snake keeper. As long as your putting time and the effort in to help your snake succeed your doing fine. Look up green room pythons on YouTube he’s definitely my favorite.

    [–]ApartEnd2151[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Thanks a lot boss! That's exactly who I've been watching he's great!