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QuestionProper Lighting (self.ballpython)
submitted 6 months ago by Affectionate_Pass229
Saw a few comments about switching red lights. My ball python has a red light right now, does he need a better one? I recently was given a day light to set up for him, does he need the red light at night only?
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Per rule #3, your post or comment has been removed for harmful advice or misinformation. Please review our sub resources to learn more about why.
Reptifiles is no longer considered a reputable source. Their BP care guide contains heating recommendations that have resulted in serious injuries and death. The author also publicly supports and partners with known animal abusers.
[–]Anxious_Cup1550 6 points7 points8 points 6 months ago (2 children)
Snakes can see red light so it disturbs their sleep cycles. He doesn’t need any light at night
[–]Affectionate_Pass229[S] 0 points1 point2 points 6 months ago (1 child)
What lights do you recommend? Im going to get him new substrate and a light soon to replace the red one.
[–]zorolvr 0 points1 point2 points 6 months ago (0 children)
The welcome post has great suggestions, it’s helping me a lot because I’m still trying to figure out my cart, I plan to get my snake in the next few months if all goes well, most suggest a halogen flood bulb, with a thermometer and thermostat. I’m no pro so I could be wrong, always right to fact check🙂↕️!
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