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Hi All,

I am looking at buying my first snake and I want to get a ball python. I have been doing some research / talking to folks at a couple different reptile stores. I am getting varying opinions on housing / lighting / and heating best practices.

I am currently leaning towards a 40gal breeder tank / UTH (nighttime) / basking bulb (daytime)

What are your thoughts on the best cage / heating / lighting for a ball python?

Thanks,

Edge
 
While tanks can be made to work, they're not a great choice for snake housing...especially if the snake happens to be a ball python. It is difficult to maintain proper conditions (temperature and humidity) in a tank; and they don't offer much privacy/security for a ball python. (Moved to ball python discussion forum)

Edited to add:
Ball pythons are nocturnal; bright, hot lights are not "normal" for them.
If you want to use overhead heating and a tank, I would recommend an infra red bulb OR a ceramic heat emitter (either option should have done form of controller to prevent overheating).
 
Edge said:
What are your thoughts on the best cage / heating / lighting for a ball python?
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A plastic tub, such as a sterlite or iris container, it holds heat and humidity well, easy to clean

uth of some kind on a thermostat, consistent safe temperatures.

no lightning is need for ball pythons
 
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