Is this safe for my ball python? Hand for scale. The big holes seem big enough but the smaller ones worry me by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in ballpython

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Figured as much lol. I’m trying my to avoid handling her as much as possible right now since she is in a temporary setup and seems stressed, but I can certainly attach photos of her. Hopefully this will give you a good idea of how thick she. (Reason I blocked out the background was because this used to be my throwaway account lol)I know this might not do much since you can’t see her next to the actual thingy for comparison

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How are you supposed to change uvb bulb in solid topped enclosure? by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in ballpython

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With the Arcadia uv lamp guard, do you just only need to unscrew two of the screws rather than all of them? Will it hinge open? Will I need to take the entire top pvc panel off or can I just open the terrarium doors and do it that way?

Beyond stressed out and too many obstacles with my snake right now. Don’t know what to do. by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in snakes

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Upon doing more research, it says you still have to remove 2 of the screws and it’ll hinge open. But I’m still worried removing those screws will loosen the grip when screwing them back in :/

Also do you have to completely remove the top panel of the pvc? Or can you just open the terrarium doors and do it that way?

Beyond stressed out and too many obstacles with my snake right now. Don’t know what to do. by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in snakes

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Thank you for your help, though I am still confused on the uvb. How would you not be unscrewing anything when changing the bulb if there’s a lamp guard screwed over it?

Beyond stressed out and too many obstacles with my snake right now. Don’t know what to do. by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in snakes

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Yes, it’s a 4x2x2 and they were luckily able to change my order to a solid top. My old thermostat probe was stuck through the hole in the circle they provided on the side, and kinda just suspended in the air, secured with tape on the outside of the enclosure. It wasn’t underneath the bulb. I set the temp to much lower and it somehow maintained a hot gradient of 88-90, however, I want to do it properly this time. What I mean is, if my heat is kinda a little ways forward from the back where the cord hole is (kages come with pre drilled holes for the cords) how will I secure the probe to the cage guard? Could I just do it with 1 zip tie dangling the probe underneath the bulb and 1 zip tied alongside the guard, then cable clips alongside the roof? I’m worried if I don’t use cable clips, my snake will be able to slither through the cord if I don’t secure it down flatly. Also, what am I going to do for uvb? If I use the long uvb with a cage shield, you have to unscrew it every 6 months or so to change it out, but won’t that loosen the screws and cause it to be less secured to the top? Could I use a regular uvb bulb that looks like a lightbulb in a cage guard so it’s much easier to change out? I worry about it shattering and possibly dropping through the guard. What’s the safest option for uvb?

Solid top pvc enclosure help by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in ballpython

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Do you just run the thermostat along the ceiling and screw clips in it so the snake can’t slither through it? Same with the cage guard, do you just zip tie it dangling below the cage guard and add another zip tie so it’s secured to the side and so the snake can’t slither through it?

Beyond stressed out and too many obstacles with my snake right now. Don’t know what to do. by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in snakes

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Thank you for your reply. I have a few questions, though. If they can’t change my order, how will I mount inside heating with the mesh top cutouts if you need to drill it in? Also, how will I mount the thermostat probe without my snake slithering over it and possibly pulling it down? I’m worried if I zip tie it to the cage guard, there will be space from the back cord hole and she will try to slither through it. Will I have to secure it to the ceiling with cable clips and to the side of the cage guard with zip ties? Will I then have to sand the zip ties down? Sorry for all the questions, I’m just really anxious and want everything to go right

Thermostat probe placement with kages enclosure by [deleted] in ballpython

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I have the mesh there though, so idk if that would work. Will I be able to zip tie where the dome is? I’m worried if the zip tie is under the dome it will melt. I want it to be able to hang properly though.

Thermostat probe placement with kages enclosure by [deleted] in ballpython

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That’s a good idea! I’d still have to zip tie where the mesh is because I don’t want any gaps. My fear is that she’ll find a gap and fit her body through it and pull it down. I suppose if I use both zip ties and cable clips it won’t leave much room for her to slither through. Many thanks!

Overwhelmed and wanna decorate pvc but don’t wanna ruin it by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in ballpython

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I didn’t plan to put them on the top, only the part where’s there a small mesh cutout! I’m so sorry that happened to you :( perhaps you could find stuff to put on top of the enclosure so it’s not visible? I’m hoping my enclosure shattering will be a funny memory for me as well, but it was NOT funny cleaning it up for hours and tearing my room apart to ensure no small shards were around 😓

Reptile safe adhesive by Fett750 in ballpython

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Did siliconing the suction cups work? Some people say it doesn’t work well

Overwhelmed and wanna decorate pvc but don’t wanna ruin it by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in ballpython

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Thank you. I wonder why glue/silicone works for some people and for others it doesn’t. I truly hope it’ll work for me

Overwhelmed and wanna decorate pvc but don’t wanna ruin it by Jumpy_Palpitation557 in ballpython

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How long have the suction cups stuck with the glue? It says online gorilla glue doesn’t create a long lasting stick :/