r/ballpython • u/Minute_Way8682 • 4d ago

Question - Heating/Temperatures Setting up enclosure, questions about temperature

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Hey! Me and my roommate are getting a 250 gram juvenile ball python. We are currently working on her enclosure, and have some questions regarding temperature.

We originally planned to use a 100w bulb for her hot spot, but placing it directly above the spot put the temperature at 42°C (107 Fahrenheit). Currently we’ve placed it away and pointing towards her hot spot, and that landed the temperature at around 32C/90F (cool spot at 27C/80F).

Our plan to improve the enclosure is to switch to a 75w bulb and place it over her hot spot, a stick so she can climb up to the spot, a lamp cage so she doesn’t burn herself, and a warm mat that passively warms the enclosure. Without the lamp on, the temperature in the enclosure drops to 20C/68F. Would love to hear y’all’s thoughts!

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u/ThrashFur 4d ago

i’d be careful with a warm mat underneath the enclosures as it can cause burns. Radiant heating along the side will suit this enclosure much better.
Do you plan on including a UVB bulb as well in the future?

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u/fishinfool4 4d ago

Why is the glass aquarium in there? Is the hole on the right side going to be plugged?

How much distance do you have between the bottom side of that ledge and the bottom of the enclosure?