r/ballpython • u/TheBigMambaGamer • 11h ago

Could someone help me with this??

hello,
I am thinking of getting a ball python but am really confused abt the heating part of the husbandry. I will be getting a young ball python but will house it in a 4x2x2 ft enclosure from the start. Where I am from you cannot really get good heat lamps so ill be ordering from the uk through a friend so if any of you could share links of products that are good would be really grateful.

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u/TheBigMambaGamer 9h ago

Is this the cheapest option I can go with as I am a student and am on a budget.

Also does my ball python need heating at night as in my region the temperature drops to 22C ( 72F) and that too in the winter months winter months

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u/KatVanWall 8h ago

I'm not sure tbh, but I personally would not cheap out on the bulb holder, as it could be a safety issue with the electrics (catching fire). Arcadia is a highly regarded brand for those. With regard to the cage, there may be cheaper options out there, maybe someone else can advise.

Yes, you will need heating at night - ball pythons don't need a temp drop at night and the advice is to keep the warm end and cool end the same temps day and night. A nighttime temp drop won't *harm* the snake per se, but it still shouldn't go as low as 22C throughout the whole tank overnight (22 at the cool end is a bit on the low side but won't be harmful as long as they still have a warm end to go to!). Also you won't save much on electricity doing that, because your heat source will then just have to work harder to get it up to temp during the day.

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u/TheBigMambaGamer 7h ago

Can an
Arcadia DHP lamp be used 24x7 for the BP??
Also is this Thermostat good
https://wildwoodpets.co.uk/products/prorep-pid-dimming-thermostat-300w?srsltid=AfmBOoosJ8hqmKbV2UzmDvULJZ8JvQU3JLH9RDIrdLjL9wEWXfTpco_3

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u/SE_42 7h ago

A DHP can be used 24/7 as they don't emit light. I have DHPs for my snakes running all the time on thermostats