Question!?

[Drperetz]

How often should I humidify my 3' BP in a 20 gaLLON LONG TANK?
The curent temp on the hot side is about 81-85f.
Also which would be the best wattege for this low, long 20 gallon tank?
I have 2 bulbs for now with a aluninum lamp. 100 watt day bulb and a 75 watt black for the night.

[BoidKeeper]

Start by reading this, http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49236
Then anything else you can find on BP care.
What are you measuring your temps and humidity with?
Cheers,
Trevor

[Drperetz]

a cheap thermomiter for about $12 i bought with the supplies. it came with humidity indicator. Both, are glued to the walls. I know that these are no good but that what i got at this point. However, this is my firdt time having a python so i need everything to be as accurate as possible.
If you have any tips, please advise me.
Thanx.

[Drperetz]

That link does not answer my questions

[BoidKeeper]

The snake doen't sit on the walls so they do no good there. You need to measure the temp where he basks. A digital with a probe would be best. As for how often you need to mist, they need 60% humidity so if it's below that you need to correct it somehow.
Read some care sheets and you'll get all the answers you need.
Cheers,
Trevor

[Drperetz]

Thanx

[mykee]

1. Your temps are way too low. 90-95 hot side, 78-82 warm side.
2. Don't use bulbs as a heat source, unless your ball python floats. He's on his belly, get him some belly heat.
3. I can't tell you how often to humidify the ball. Good humidity levels are between 50-70%.
4. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ask Santa for a book on ball python husbandry or read a whole a$$load of caresheets.