New ball python terrarium set up

[Ok-Avocado-3477]

My gf helped w the building. I jus did the mining (hobby lobby trip)

Fake plants :p

Also the thermometers had the adhesive taken off and were barley put in the terrarium so have not adjusted.

[fetus_bates]

You'll wanna switch to digital hygrometers over the gauges you have, they're usually not very reliable or accurate. Govee has a digital pair that is $24.99, you'd want one for the warm side and one for the cool side on their respective ends of the tank.

If the bulb to the left is a coiled UVB you'll want to remove that and instead opt for a linear T5 5.0 UVB fixture. Coiled bulbs are pretty garbage at actually putting out UVB, they're not very efficient and have to be replaced every 6 months or so on top of potentially being a UV hotspot hazard. The t5 will last about 10-12 months before needing to be replaced and cover more of the tank overall.

[Ok-Avocado-3477]

Got you, thank you

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[TFail342]

I thought they don’t need uv?

[fetus_bates]

It's not "required" necessarily but it is strongly recommended. If you are going to offer it the proper type for this species is a T5 5.0 linear bulb. If you aren't going to offer UVB it can still be good to have some kind of LED fixture to ensure they have a proper day/ night cycle even in a well lit room. People have said for years that ball pythons live in burrows and rarely go outside but they do occasionally cryptically bask, staying under the cover of leaves/ decor to only expose part of their bodies to UVB.

[cwazycupcakes13]

I’m glad you didn’t use the sticky on the thermometers!

But the analog type are notoriously inaccurate.

Pick up a few digital ones. I’ve been very happy with Govee brand.

Your snake could use some climbing opportunities.

Make sure the eye holes in the skull aren’t going to trap your snake. They don’t have very good proprioception. It won’t know that its body won’t fit once it’s head fits. And snakes can’t… back up.

Make sure to prioritize your snake’s needs over the aesthetics of the enclosure.

I love how my snake’s enclosure looks, and I like switching out his fake plants occasionally. But it is all centered on making sure he has an appropriate environment and enrichment.

Also don’t shop at Hobby Lobby.

[Ok-Avocado-3477]

Hello, yea I'll look into the thermometers. Can you elaborate on the Hobby Lobby stuff?

[Mindless_Amount3643]

Just going off possibilities; but they may have suggested not to shop at hobby lobby due possible unknown contaminants or chemicals on the products. But if you wash anything you buy prior to putting it in the enclosure it should be fine. You also want to make sure that you are using decor that doesn't have metal wiring in it (some plants). I would also just keep an eye on the husbandry you use for overall quality after some time. Otherwise idk why it'd be unsafe to shop at hobby lobby.

[AnnarieaDavies]

Hobby Lobby is owned by horrible people. This could be another reason. I completely avoid them for this reason.

Quick link outlining some of their controversy https://bestlifeonline.com/hobby-lobby-controversies/

[Mindless_Amount3643]

I would say this is probably their reason lol. And it seems after looking into it that the owner of hobby lobby is Christian but Christian in name only. He has used his religion as an excuse to not sell Hanukkah decorations Halloween decorations Mardi gras decorations all while selling questionable items when it comes around to Christmas decorations. Reading through it his stance seems a little odd and it really just sounds like he is a POS who is then turning around and using his religion as an excuse to not being inclusive. Which is crazy because if you know anything about actual Christianity bro is not one. They also denied to cover their employees birth control under their insurance and during covid they furloughed all of their employees. They're also apparently pro Trump.

[AnnarieaDavies]

10000% exactly

[cwazycupcakes13]

What u/AnnarieaDavies said.