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i really want a blood python,ive been doing tones of reserch on them and i think ive got it donr right but my ??? is that i want to keep it in one of those rubbermaid containers and im not sure if i use one of those zoomed heatpads it might get to hot, every care sheet ive read on them said there temp on the hot side of the encloser should be about 80 and the cool side 70-75. i mean im just not sure if the heat pad will generate too much heat and cook the poor thing to death. the reason i want to keep it in a plastic container is to keep the humidity high. so if any one has any tips or ideas im more the willing to listen.

You have to be careful when using rubbermaid containers. Normally when they are used it is in some type of shelving unit that acts as a cover. If it's just a container you are using I would worry about the snake escaping and getting injured. You also don't want the humidity too high as that can cause skin problems.

As far as being too warm, a heating pad should be used with a thermostat, set it to the desired temp. Some people go as far as running 2 thermostats in case of a malfunction. setting the second one a tad higher than the first.

I would probably use a large aquarium and cover a portion of the lid with something solid. Plastic or plexiglass. That way you can adjust how much is covered to adjust the humidity.

A great place to talk with blood folks is our blood python forum. Stop over there!
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