![]() ![]() Both of these options can be used at night without interrupting the animal’s day/night cycle: Radiant heat panels do a good job of dispersing heat inside larger PVC cages. These produce heat, but do not emit light. Radiant Heat Panels/CHEs: Overhead heating elements, such as radiant heat panels and ceramic heat emitters may also be used.We’ve had great success using regulated heat pads to rehab ball pythons that are refusing to eat or suffering from chronic dysecdysis. They also do not dry out the air and don’t give off any bright lights, which may make some ball pythons more stressed. These are safe to use and keep the hot spot at a consistent temperature. Heat Pads: We personally favor using under tank heat pads controlled by reptile thermostats.We’ve listed a few of the commonly used options below: We recommend a hot spot of 88-90☏ and a cool side of 72-80☏. Several different heat sources can be used for ball pythons. If you observe these types of behaviors in your ball python, you should consider using a style of cage with more height. While most of the ball pythons we’ve gotten in would do fine in a rack set-up, we have had some that are very active and exhibit climbing behaviors. In addition, ball pythons have different personalities and preferences. Unfortunately, racks cannot be used with overhead heating sources, so if you are planning on going that route you will need to pick another caging option. We also strongly prefer clear bins that allow the snake to still have a day/night light cycle. However, bigger is always better and there are racks with larger tubs available both commercially and custom-made! The ARS 9706 rack has 50 gallon tubs and there are even custom-racks available that utilize Christmas tree bins. Personally, we think 41 qt rack tubs should be the absolute bare minimum for an adult ball python. However, we are of the opinion that if used they should be large and enriched. Racks: Racks have been used successfully by ball python keepers and breeders for many years.Some ball pythons may feel too exposed in a tank because of the transparent sides, so you may have to paint the sides or cover them up with paper or vinyl contact paper. If you’re having issues with low humidity in a tank, try switching to a bin instead. Use one of the substrates listed below and mist a few times a week to keep humidity at the appropriate level. You should cover up about 80-90% of the screen top with thick plastic sheeting, plexiglass, or aluminum foil tape to keep the humidity in. If you choose to use a tank for your ball python, we recommend a 40 gallon breeder minimum for an adult and would recommend going bigger if possible. We receive many surrendered ball pythons that were being kept in tanks with varying degrees of stuck shed, retained eyecaps, or dry, wrinkled scales. They take a lot of modification to make the snake feel secure and hold humidity appropriately. Tanks: Tanks, or aquariums, are probably the most difficult type of enclosure to make work for a ball python. ![]()
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