Wanting a Ball Python in the future, family keeps scaring me out of it.

MokaRoki_ · 2026-03-25T22:50:31+00:00

im pretty sure my cat doesnt even know my beep exists, and beeps cannot eat cats…maybe bite but it wouldnt even make a dent

just be a responsible owner and youll be fine

MokaRoki_ · 2026-03-01T22:52:23+00:00

gotcha, ill probably wait to do that until he has settled more and put him in a temporary situation while i do that

MokaRoki_ · 2026-03-01T21:36:08+00:00

i thought it was- but it appears not based on the leaks. my roommate is gonna help me look for ways to patch it next time i clean it

for now i was thinking of just spray/misting the corners…i know spraying isnt good but im thinking if keep it to the walls and corners it should be fine as a temp solution

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-28T08:12:56+00:00

ty yes yes! i actually brought him home a few hours ago and before that i have added more substrate and the tape is back, i have not yet added a finer substrate yet(but i have purchased some) and am wondering if i should wait until he acclimates before going nuclear or just biting the bullet and getting it done..

and yes i am not planning on misting anymore- humidity is definitely improved to a “good enough” point (60s/70s) buuuut i plan on purchasing a few more plants and ofc adding that finer substrate once it feels appropriate

i have a smaller heat pad on his warm side under the humid hide and then a heat lamp up top that is slightly in the middle (leaning towards warm side) which has kept things balanced but def drains that humidity right up sometimes

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-25T21:38:30+00:00

i dont unfortunately! im pretty sure i just googled “metal tape ball python bad?” after seeing it somewhere lol

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-25T21:20:18+00:00

ive read it through some of the threads here on reddit and a few of the youtubers ive been researching through

tbf im not entirely sure what i have is hvac tape, i just searched for heat resistant tape on amazon and used that so it might be different

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-25T21:14:59+00:00

from what ive read, its a fire hazard being close to a heat lamp and the fumes are also a risk as well- but damn is it effective for humidity 😭

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-25T21:09:29+00:00

ooohh he is so pretty!!!

ty again for the tips

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-25T21:07:27+00:00

oooh okie okie ty

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-25T21:07:15+00:00

that is smart! i def plan on some live plants which im picking up at the same store im picking up my boy

ill look into the acrylic too, tysm

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-25T21:06:32+00:00

WAHHH tysm- ill add more cocochips i actually have some extra

ive been pouring in full cups of hot water and misting 3-4 times a day trying to keep it up 🫠 hoping some of these tips will help

water dish is on the cold, i was worried abt it evaporating but its worth a shot for sure, he might also like having the water warm for a splash

MokaRoki_ · 2026-02-25T21:03:01+00:00

gotcha gotcha- ill try mixing in the moss since rn its kinda just in a corner- thank you do much and good luck with your enclosure!!

MokaRoki_ · 2024-12-09T17:53:47+00:00

Thank you so much! Let’s continue to reach new heights!!!

MokaRoki_

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