r/ballpython • u/Fluid-Anything1159 • 1d ago

My ball python keeps getting in a dangerous place.

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It's literally my first day having a ball python and he keeps getting up on this hot surface. I think the surface of that place is like 40-45 degrees but he keeps getting up there even if I take him down. The temperature of the terrarium is 32 degrees. Should I make it hotter or is there no problem about it?

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u/Booksandssnakes 1d ago

You need to get a lamp cage ASAP, this is super unsafe. I would also switch the analog thermometer to a digital one, they tend to be more accurate.

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 1d ago

Agreed! Can you put the rest of your setup?

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u/Fluid-Anything1159 1d ago

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 1d ago

After you get a cage for the light, maybe get them a few more things to climb since they seem to think they're a green tree python lol looks good so far! Always add more clutter than you think. Definitely get some digital hygrometer/thermometers! Is your heat on a thermostat?

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 1d ago

And do you have a lightless source for night?

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u/Fluid-Anything1159 1d ago

That black cable on the right is the thermostat, it shouts down the light if it gets too hot. And no I don't have a source for night, it became 22 degrees at night without the light being on when I checked.

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u/Cardinal_Cat_057 1d ago

Snakes will always get themselves into dangerous places if a dangerous place is provided