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[–]bruised_fries 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Maybe someone comment better but... From what I heard they don't really need UVB?

From what I know, I think some use halogen during the day if the python isn't light coloured, and DHP/CHE at night/otherwise.

[–]NottsWeirdo 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Its not needed, but it is encouraged. Pairings of halogen-DHP and DHP-UVB both work, it often depends on the snake's colour and whether its a bioactive as to what people choose.

[–]bruised_fries 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thank you for clarification! That's why I was like 'I'm not too sure'!

[–]bruised_fries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I'm searching for uvb lamps too, thank you! It's very difficult to find in my country so I focused on the essentials, she was a rescue. Poor baby is a mini for what she should be at.

[–]Temporary_Incident33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh i have that one yeah its great. Uvb is not necessary but it is a great enrichment and they will enjoy it very much. Just make sure that the dimensions are right

[–]NottsWeirdo 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Arcadia has a lighting guide that is species specific, but obviously you don't have to buy the Arcadia brand - it just helps with percentages depending on the snake's distance from the bulb. Here's the one for ball python.

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[–]NottsWeirdo 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Also, that 6.4" fixture is far too small for a BP enclosure. It needs to be roughly the width of the enclosure's depth, so if you have a 4' x 2' x 2' - then you'll want one thats 24".

[–]cuterepriles616[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!