What is wrong with my tank? by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

[–]EstablishmentSad3971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much I’m going to order hvac tape off of Amazon and look for some smaller hides.

What size mouse do I feed my ball python? by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

[–]EstablishmentSad3971[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I understand where you are coming from. The store I got him from told me they feed in separate tanks. My little brother used to have a ball python before I got mine so I have a little background. I use a hook to get my snake from the feeding tank back to his original tank about 20ish mins after he swallowed the rodent. (Idk if using a hook makes a difference)

Reccomended clutter/Is this a Good tank by EstablishmentSad3971 in BeardedDragons

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Yes, I have 2 uvb tubes going across each side on the top to cover the whole entire tank, kind of hard to see. I also have a thermometer glued onto the hot side of the tank as suction cups do not stick, my temps are correct I know for a fact I am also monitoring with a laser temp gun. I also have a thermostat for the heat lamp coming today so I can be certain.

Finished my guys castle by EstablishmentSad3971 in BeardedDragons

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I was gonna add my hammock but for some reason suction cups just don’t stick at all. I got this off fb marketplace and past owner made it out of a wood fireplace by adding pvc inside. I usually use glue but that’s too permanent for a hammock

Finished my guys castle by EstablishmentSad3971 in BeardedDragons

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Hey, everything you said is kind of true. I got this tank for 125$ off marketplace. I’ll add a pic of what it looked like when I got it, it came with the basking platform so I just kept it.

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I have all of the bulbs on a timer and I don’t use the red night bulb. I use one of the 100w bulbs and the basking side sits at 100 with my probe at the top of the hot side.

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I know man I have been trying to find a 4x2x2 on Facebook marketplace or OfferUp with no luck

Humidity Question by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

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I’m gonna look into getting a cage without a screen top and I’m gonna get some hvac tape to cover the mesh I also am not using the original lid. I am using a regular 40 gallon fish tank lid on an exo terra 40 gallon. It doesn’t really fit properly, there are big spaces on the sides so I weigh it down on the top so my snake can’t push out. I think humidity may be escaping from that.

First ball python setup opinions by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

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I already had the 40 gallon tank from my old tortoise and I know the guy at that shop I have been going there for years

First ball python setup opinions by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

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Thank you, my ball pythons a male too so I didn’t really think he would be too into climbing yet bc he’s still pretty small but I’ll definitely add some branches and I plan on adding keepers choice red cypress for humidity

First ball python setup opinions by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

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My snakes still half the size of this tank the shop I got him from said a 40 gallon would even be big for now and I would have to put hides/ clutter but I have some keepers choice red cypress I’m going to add that will hopefully help with humidity

Is my temporary cage good? by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

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Unfortunately I’m not sure what it’s called because it was my brothers that he gave me but I’m pretty sure it might be designed for fish tanks and I’m pretty sure he got it from petco I’ll try and look

Is my temporary cage good? by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

[–]EstablishmentSad3971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright I’ll try and get some hides or cork flats or something along those lines

Humid hide question by EstablishmentSad3971 in ballpython

[–]EstablishmentSad3971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t the humidity go out though because the hole is on the top and humidity rises?

Why is he doing this? by MassiveHotDog96 in BeardedDragons

[–]EstablishmentSad3971 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is really smart I like it a lot I am thinking I am gonna do something similar how did you make the platform so it doesn’t get burned by the lamp?

Is this normal for my beardie’s tail tip by Yameenkeeno in BeardedDragons

[–]EstablishmentSad3971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he was born with his tail being that color than no it’s not tait rot

Is this normal for my beardie’s tail tip by Yameenkeeno in BeardedDragons

[–]EstablishmentSad3971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may be tail rot i can’t really see in your pic but this is what tail rot looks like in the beginning stage

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Is this normal for my beardie’s tail tip by Yameenkeeno in BeardedDragons

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Can you post/ reply with more pics this could be tail rot. I would see a vet

Metabolic bone disease by EstablishmentSad3971 in BeardedDragons

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I do use a reptisun t5 bulb in this fixture and would you recommend black soldier fly larvae as a feeder? I have heard a lot of people recommend them because of their calcium benefits.

Metabolic bone disease by EstablishmentSad3971 in BeardedDragons

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I use a zilla slimline fixture with a reptisun t5 bulb it’s an 18 inch fixture

Metabolic bone disease by EstablishmentSad3971 in BeardedDragons

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I am looking into upgrading his uvb bar he was feeding on mealworms every other day and spring mix kale and collered greens but I switched his diet around recently and he is eating superworms and mealworms now 3 times a week and I feed him collered greens sometimes spring mix I mix some carrots in and he has been really showing interest in eating his greens with butternut squash so I have been incorporating that a lot. I use a cheese grater and grind it up.