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hello ive had my bp for about 3 weeks now and i need a perfect pic of a perfect cage if u could help please do
thanx
codyA

A "perfect" cage has all the parameters needed for ball python health. You need a basking spot of 85-90, a cool retreat of 75-80 degrees, a humidity level at 50-60% and at least 2 hides and a water dish.

Since the most important parts of the perfect cage aren't photographable, you might be out of luck. If you're looking for a great DISPLAY, then let us know and I'm sure there's others who'll be willing to help you with your decorating...

Here's my "perfect" cage. Digital indoor/outdoor thermometer, 2 hides, large water dish, and deep mulch for burrowing and humidity...

http://photobucket.com/albums/v204/Misskiwi67/Snake photos/?action=view¤t=Nosysnewcage.jpg

Is that cypress mulch? Does your ball python like cypress mulch? I've been thinking of adding cypress when I make a complete cleaning of my cage.

Bill

PS. Cute cat
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

Its actually a blood python, and yes, the cypress is great. Its a little course, but worth it for the humidity. It also doesn't mold like aspen will, which is great if your snakes like to dump their water.

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It seems to be a regional thing though, because I know a LOT of people can't seem to find it. Your best bet is to check your local garden centers, because its a popular garden mulch around here. 2.99 a bag if you can find it. Maybe you can find someone to order it for you???

This is what I think is a good example. There are two clay saucer hides, one warm(90F) and one cool(80F), a water source, cypress mulch, and a thermal gradient. My views on humidity are somewhat different. I don't subscribe to the idea that there is one great humidity level. No place ever has one constant humidity level. Usually there are large changes at two times of the day. 1. As the sun sets and night begins. 2. In the morning at dawn when dew falls. Drying out occurs after these big changes. The drying out keeps mold and bacteria away(which is why most don't like constant high humidity). With this in mind I spray my enclosures down heavily twice a day enough the keep the humidity up to 80% for a couple hours. They dry out over time and by the next spray down the humidity has dropped to 40-50%. I always get good sheds with this method. I'm no expert, but I think Humidity is very overlooked. Good luck with your setup.

Kenny D