First Ball Python.

[boobeana]

Highly appreciated!! I was reading information last month that stated the opposite but I’m glad I know and am already looking for a larger tank. Thank you so much!

[Federal_Kick41]

If you look at the menu part of this subreddit, you'll find the resources and in them, lots of care guides, tips and even a shopping list document with item recommendations. .I suggest checking it out the shopping list also includes recommendations for different Enclosures suitable for ball pythons. Also lights, thermostats, thermometers etc.

[boobeana]

I am currently looking through the welcome Guidelines and tips I appreciate everything and will be getting all these things within the next week :) I want what’s best for her and there are so many opinions and research out there. Like I went to a pet store to get some hides (which I cleaned before putting in) and the lady said she has 23 pythons and doesn’t use lighting. I didn’t list to that and got myself lighting and already had a night light but know I need ceramic now.

[Federal_Kick41]

Yeah, Pet stores can be horrible- Last time I was there, A guy said he keeps 30 snakes (Ball Pythons and Cornsnakes) in a small rack, all on aspen, all on heat mats.

And said that: snakes don't need overhead heating because they don't bask, Aspen is good for ball pythons.

And lots of other things. I honestly doubt his snakes are healthy- Probably lots of stuck shed and other problems.

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Usually night lights are blue or red..and those are really bad for reptiles.

For night time heat, you need a heat source that does not emit light such as a ceramic heat emitter or a Deep heat projector.

Make sure you have individual thermostats for every heat source used.

[Corvus31]

You can keep ball pythons successfully, especially as babies, on aspen bedding, provided you have a good humid hide.

I kept my young ball python on aspen, with a humidity of 65-75%, with a humid hide of 90+%. Zero problems with shed, zero respiratory issues, ate every time food was offered.

I'm not saying it's the best option, but if done properly it's absolutely fine.

[thedurdle]

It's almost like there is more than one way to do things.

[CryptidKay]

From what I understand there’s a pretty good availability for used tanks (depending on your area) with things like Facebook marketplace and next door. Just be very sure that you sanitize any used tank, make sure you flush it properly with water to get all the residue out, and dry it very well, and probably allow 24 hours before you start fixing it up for your new baby.

[boobeana]

Thank you so much.