Conversely, you can increase/decrease the amount of ventilation the enclosure receives. As a beginner, go to your local pet store or gardening store and pick up a hygrometer to accurately measure the humidity in your snakes enclosure.Īn easy way to adjust humidity levels in your enclosure is by increasing/decreasing the size of the water bowl. A ball pythons humidity should not drop below 50% but 55% - 60% is ideal. The average humidity levels in your own home will be between 35% and 45%. If your enclosure is too small, creating a proper heat gradient will not be possible.īall pythons to do not need very special humidity requirements. As a beginner, and one that has not kept ball pythons successfully before, it is important to have two thermometers affixed to each end of the cage so you can see the exact temperatures at all times.
The warm side of the enclosure should be between 87 - 90 F and the cool side should be 77 - 80 F. The snake itself will modulate its own heat requirements and will therefore need a healthy range of temperatures throughout the enclosure. There are many who believe that there is no maximum size to the enclosure - provided the snake has plenty of hides and ample foliage.īall pythons are known to be shy animals and (like other snakes) will seek comfort in a small and dark space.Īs ball pythons are cold blooded, they rely on external heat that you as the owner will provide for them. In a terrarium, I prefer to go a little larger so that the enclosure is not too cluttered. The size of your enclosure should not exceed one and half times the length of your snake and should not be less than two thirds the length of your snake. The second method (used more commonly by breeders) is in a rack system. The first, and most popular way is in a terrarium. This way, you snake can acclimate itself to its new environment as seamlessly as possible without jeopardizing its health.
It is critically important to have your enclosure complete and ready for your ball python before bringing it home. Keeping them can be very rewarding and on the whole, is not too difficult. Care Sheet for Ball Python - Python Regiusīall pythons are one of the most popular snakes kept in captivity worldwide.
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