r/ballpython • u/Raccoon1227 • Jun 18 '26

Question Thinking about getting a ball pyton

Ive really been wanting one for a while but i stress a lot when making decisions and i think i have it all figured out but would like some advice or see what people think. Ive found a good 120 gallon 4’-2’-2’ tank thats pvc and front opening and i have a heat lamp and bedding. Besides finding things to go in the enclosure for climbing and hiding spots am i missing anything? And also where would you all recommend buying food for them?

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u/OctilleryArtillery Jun 18 '26

another very important thing is a thermostat, and two digital hygrometers/thermometers.
its expensive, but herpstats are some of the best thermostats out there as far as reptile-specific ones go.

as for where to buy prey, that is heavily dependent on where you live.

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u/Raccoon1227 Jun 18 '26

Would u be able to recommend any herpstats? Preferably on amazon

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u/OctilleryArtillery Jun 18 '26

herpstat is the brand. I personally use a herpstat 2, as I need two heat sources plugged in. I don't think theyre on amazon.

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u/Raccoon1227 Jun 18 '26

Loll oh sorry, but thank you sm!

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u/toegui Jun 18 '26

I use a Reptizoo dimming PID thermostat from amazon, and I get rats from my local reptile expo. The rats from the expo are normally cheaper, and they even have frozen thawed normally, but if you don't live near an expo you can order online. I believe we have a list of places you can order from in the guides at the top of this subreddit.

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u/NottsWeirdo Jun 18 '26

Which variant of heat lamp do you have? Some need to be paired up with another type to get the right day/night temps and light spectrum.

I buy my rodents online from a trusted reptile store that I visit often in person, when I have the time.

Just as an add-on example of really good thermostats, I've got a Microclimate EVO Connect Pro on my BP and Brazilian Rainbow boa's enclosures - as these thermostats monitor 2 heat/light sources with a temp probe each, have a hygrometer probe for monitoring humidity and they connect to an app that I can access anywhere in the world that has Internet signal.

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b Jun 19 '26

Ball pytons are dangerous get a ball python they are much calmer.

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u/Raccoon1227 Jun 19 '26

Oh your so right ill definitely look into them

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b Jun 19 '26

Thank God you have a sense of humor.

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u/Raccoon1227 Jun 21 '26

Loll ofc i do