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I might get a baby ball at the LIHS show on oct. 9th, but am torn between one of these, a heterdon, or some cresties. Can;t decide now, so I am doing research on all of them

I have a 55 tall hexagonal tank. What wattage do you think will give me a proper temp grad? Thanks!

Also, what is the classification of balls?
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0.0.1 Eastern Painted Turtle
0.0.1 Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos
0.0.1 Northern Water Snake

Well, in my room in the winter which is comin up, my room is about 58-60, (my mom is a cheap ass lol, and tells me to put on a sweater )
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0.0.1 Eastern Painted Turtle
0.0.1 Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos
0.0.1 Northern Water Snake

Actually none of them,snakes need belly heat. To get that you need a heat source thats under the cage,or tank.
If your on a budget ? purchasing a Heating Pad from WalMarts or something will get ya by till a better source can be purchased.Otherwise invest in some Flex Watt and a good thermostat.Most dimmer switches and Reostats are prone to failure,you get what you pay for as a rule here,flex watt tape has reliable service records when properly used exceeding 10 years plus.
Temp grade for the BP should be 90*-78* With humidity 55-60%,they love to hide so have one on each end.
Just be sure your completely set up,Temp/Humidity levels under control before bringing the snake home.

Best Of Luck !

T/
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Snakes Train You To Suit its Needs!

im not on too much of a buget, ive been saving up. HOw much for the stuff you suggested? links? thanks!!
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0.0.1 Eastern Painted Turtle
0.0.1 Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos
0.0.1 Northern Water Snake

The Bean Farm dot com has the best price on Flex watt as well as good prices on Stats and Temp/Humid guages as well. Their reputation is also solid.This being the Boa section,you`ll prolly do better hanging in the Python section here on KS.
BUT !!! Since your HERE LOL!!!
Do ya really want a BP thats has an overall personallity of a stop sign on a county road ?could very well end up more of a PITA then your mother ?
BCI is were its at !Plenty of options to choose from,like the Nics that dont get but about 4'Loads of Insular Boa`s to choose from that stay small and make rewarding pets.
Coarse I like my snake(s) to have a little action,unlike my BP`s which are slugs that do nothing more then turn Rats into poop.

>>im not on too much of a buget, ive been saving up. HOw much for the stuff you suggested? links? thanks!!
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Money Only Wished It Had The Control Over The World That FEAR Does !

Oh wow.. thought this was the "Boid" forum haha
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0.0.1 Eastern Painted Turtle
0.0.1 Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos
0.0.1 Northern Water Snake

LOL!! No " B O A "
But your hooked already,I can tell
Get a REAL SNAKE !!

>>Oh wow.. thought this was the "Boid" forum haha
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Money Only Wished It Had The Control Over The World That FEAR Does !