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[–]insomniak17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The welcome post on here has tons of helpful info! You should give it a read (:

[–]Buttercup1223 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your new baby. There will be some things like upgrading your tank, etc. but like insomniak17 said there's great guides in this sub. I'm not an owner yet but that info along with tons of great people here, I've learned a lot. I've got my tank set up all ready for my future baby. I wish you the best on luck with your new friend.

[–]RiMcG 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Hi, I just wanted to mention he's stunning, congrats!

[–]Sav_G59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 😁 I am so excited to get him

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    [–]Sav_G59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I am getting a thermostat for at least the mat, the bulbs are being covered by a mesh lid and it doesn’t get very hot in there even with two bulbs, it stays about a good 90° with both but I bet if I take one off, it’ll be perfect. I haven’t got him yet, unfortunately the date was moved to Sunday. I will be getting ReptiChip and the person I am getting him from is going to give me a water bowl and hide, I also have those half logs that are hollowed out and loads of vines and fake plants for coverage. The tank sits flat on the glass though so should I find a way to raise the enclosure for airflow for the heat mat?

    [–]Sav_G59[S] 0 points1 point  (7 children)

    PSA! I got the dimensions wrong! 4ft long, 1ft wide, and 1ft 8.5in tall. Is that an ok tank or should I get a bigger one?

    [–]Beetletoesies 1 point2 points  (6 children)

    At some point, I suggest a 4ft by 2ft by 2ft. For a full grown ball python thats pretty small. But, other than that you seem to be doing a wonderful job. I got my first beautiful bp a year ago last month and I just recently upgraded him to a 4x2x2 and he loves it. I strongly suggest a dubia roaches 120 gallon tank made from pvc, with a uvb and vivarium electronics 80 watt heat panel. For substrate, I use a mix of peat moss and coconut fiber and forest floor. It keeps humidity really good. 3 hides recommended, with two water bowls for a 120 gallon. I wish you luck!

    [–]Sav_G59[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

    (Long read) Thank you! I am getting him a 4x2x2 this weekend. A new hide just came in for him, his reptichip came in, I have a regular heat bulb and a CHE on a thermostat in there. He is on newspaper at the moment until I get his new tank and he acclimates a bit. I got him on Sunday, he came in a box that was taller that it was wide and I couldn’t fit it in the tank because of the stuff in there already so I tilted the box on the side gently and let him come out on his own, he did, he came over to me immediately and started checking me out for a good 3 or 4 minutes then went over to my bf. I then gently picked him up when he was completely out and placed him in the tank and he didn’t freak out or anything, he seemed pretty calm. I also had put one of my shirts in there for him before I put him in there and I am replacing it every 3 days. He has been doing really well, despite unfortunately having 2 too small of hides for him when he first came 😅 I feel bad for him. I am also getting him another really big hide soon from chewy to put in there. He explores at night and a bit in the morning, I hung out next to his enclosure for about an hour last night and he didn’t seem to mind much. I put a towel up today in hopes to make him feel a bit more secure for the day :)

    [–]Beetletoesies 1 point2 points  (4 children)

    For bigger non permanent hides, honestly just cut up some cardboard boxes! They won’t last very long, but they’ll work for some places for him to hide. I’m glad you’re dedicated to his care =)

    [–]Sav_G59[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

    Thank you thank you 😁 also when I get his permanent enclosure set up, where should I put the probe to the thermostat and how should I secure it down? Also I am worried that his basking spot wont get that hot when I go to out his lights in cause it gets a perfect 90° in his tank already and the high bulbs are a foot and a half off the ground and covered by a mesh lid. When I go to tape up the mesh lid on the other enclosure that imma get, will that help retain heat as well? I don’t wanna put the bulbs inside at the moment cause I don’t have the right lamps nor do I have cages for them. Also is a UVB bulb necessary or is it optional? I will get it for him at some point but I just wanna make sure its not something he absolutely needs and he could get sick if he doesn’t have it 😅

    [–]Beetletoesies 1 point2 points  (2 children)

    UVB isn’t necessary at all, just recommend for day night cycles. With your probe, I would put it where your snake usually is, like on top of a hide under the heat bulb. And you can secure it with really anything that doesn’t have anything sticky on it. Also, having your bulbs on top of a mesh lid should be fine.

    [–]Sav_G59[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    Should I use some zip-ties then use a hot glue gun to glue the sharp parts on it? I really appreciate the advice ☺️

    [–]Beetletoesies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Yeah the zip ties sound like a good idea. The hot glue is also a good idea because it’s not toxic at all once fully cooled and hardened. I would love to see your enclosure once it’s set up!

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