Please help me, is this a good start?

[PatrickT]

I plan to get my first snake. So far i think about getting 3 python regius (mojave). (one male and two female)

The terrarium i plan is 120 cm long, 60 cm wide and 60cm high.

I plan to add a 100W Spotlight
a thermo and hygrometer
a heat radiator with 100 watt as well

You think thats a good start?


My otehr option would be one python achietae. I´m still not so sure what exactly i should take. :/ Please help me and i´m happy for any advice.

[ManSlaughter33]

You're not planning on having them all in the same enclosure are you?

also snakes do best with under the tank heat mats

[Minkness]

Just a suggestion since you are a first time snake owner...start with just one.

[ManSlaughter33]

Originally Posted by Minkness

Just a suggestion since you are a first time snake owner...start with just one.

I'm with Minky on this.. Make sure you can handle 1....
the temps, the cost of feeders, each snake needs a separate tank.


I don't think cohabilitation is a good idea,

[PatrickT]

So you would suggest that i take the anchietae? Because the other 3 come in one pack

[ManSlaughter33]

just get 1, and start with something simple and easy to care for.. not sure what the care is like for a anchietae

[SnoopySnake]

I personally would go for the Angolan. But if you do decide to get the 3 ball pythons they all need to have their own enclosures. I would use a heat mat or a radiant heat panel, both of which need to be on a thermostat.

[Minkness]

If you want a ball python, I'm sure you can find one that's not part of a group.

[PatrickT]

I think i will take the angolan one. she looks simply awesome.

[ManSlaughter33]

Originally Posted by PatrickT

I think i will take the angolan one. she looks simply awesome.

have you researched the care? what she eats? are you set up and ready? you need an under tank heater

[Minkness]

Your heating is better for a bearded dragon than a snake. You do not need a spot light and should have an under tank heater not just a heat emitter.

[sunkissedpython]

If your not going to get an under tank heater you'll need a ceramic heat emitter; doesn't emit light but keeps it warm. Don't start with 3 snakes...it would be stressful not on only you but the three if kept in one enclosure. Keep researching, watch videos on YouTube, look at several different care sheets, you can never do enough research for reptiles!

[PatrickT]

Originally Posted by ManSlaughter33

have you researched the care? what she eats? are you set up and ready? you need an under tank heater

Its interesting. In most german forums people say under tank heaters are not so good because its unnatural heat from below and dries out the soil and lowers humidity, so i was going for ceramic heat emitter.

Yes i did read into anchietae care. They are pretty similar to ball pythons but demand lower humidity levels. They eat mostly gerbils, mice and in adult stage young rats.

[Minkness]

As far as unnatural goes, most snakes will find a flat place that has been heated by the sun and rest on those because they provide belly heat. So under tank heaters arr actually very natural and benefitial to the sake. The only thing unnatural about it, is that it would be provided 24/7 instead of just a few hours a day. Belly heat is what aids in proper digestion as well, so it's healtheir for the snake than an ambient or over head heater. Also, over head heaters dry out the atmosphere waaay more than an under tank heater, and actually can aid in higher air humidity if you place a waterbowl over the heater.

[PatrickT]

Ok i will chose a mat then.