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I am going to get a ball a ball i put on hold in the up comming retile show in pomona on the 9 and 10 and I want to know if im prepared.

-60 gallon tank
-reptile bark substrate
-two hide boxes
-large water bowl{hes big}
-fake plants
-branches for climbing
commnets please

Do you have a heat source?
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Tosha

o right
-two heat lamps

I would go with an Under the Tanker heater for the warm end. They like belly heat. Also a temp gun or a digital thermometer with a probe for the hot end is invaluable, IMO.
The set-up will need to be warmed up & temps checked before you get him.
Good luck & enjoy your new friend.
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Beth Evans
JerseyGirlReptiles
R.I.P Croc hunter

Sounds like a habitat for a happy Ball. They do love to climb, so branches will not go unused! I used to think of Balls and pure ground dwellers, but they climb like crazy when given the chance. Good luck!

Dave

Congratulations on the new Ball! How big is your BP? I had a baby ball (about 100grams, 19" long) in a 55 gallon tank a while ago and it wouldn't eat. I had to feed him in a 10 gallon tank and then he never had a problem again, BPs like to be cramped a little bit sometimes. Just something to keep in mind.

Also a thermostat or rheostat may save a lot of frustration while trying to keep the temps correct.

Hope everything goes well!
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1.1 Normal Ball Pythons (Snakerton and Mathilda)
1.0 Het Albino Ball Python (Walter)
0.1 Albino Ball Python (Perrie)

Heis about 3 feet long and the breeder said he is about twolbs.
I can't wait