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what's the best lighting and total set up for a ball?

mastino177 Sep 16, 2003 01:44 AM

i have a 3 year old ball that i don't take the best of care of and i'm just wondering what is the best total set up that i can get this guy. i've got it in a 29 gallon tank. my roomate just bought a baby and has his in a 10 gallon tank? Can they live together at this stage? don't want the big guy to eat the little one?

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J35J Sep 16, 2003 12:39 PM

I would get something of the size of a 40 breeder (36*18) at least for an adult. About 100 watt bulb for your heat light, but depends on how cold/warm your room is that you will be housing your snake. Make sure you have at least 1 hide box, 2 would be better. And a water dish perferably a size that your snake can get in but not necessary since you can soak your snake once a week or when necessary.

You can get away with housing an adult with a baby but "not" recommended. If you do make sure that you feed them seperatly!!
But like I said don't house them together if your able.

Jason

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