New Member and New BP

[wax32]

Hi guys! Great boards you've got here. I just purchased my first BP from Tim Bailey, a normal male. I set him up in a 20L tank with an UTH (Zoo-Med 10-20 gallon size) and a 100w CHE.

I used Repti-Bark for the substrate, but I might mix in some coco-brick stuff to help with humidity. I just ordered a Helix thermostat from Reptile Basics.

The hot side of the tank is 94 and the cool side is 81 right now. Humidity shows 48% on one hygro (Fluker) and 56% (Oregon Scientific) on another, so who knows! I plan to add some plexi on the top to also aid in humidity control.

I am new to BP's but a long time herp keeper. Until now my collection contained: 1.0 Cal-King, 1.1 Cornsnakes (Sunglow and Ghost respectively) and 3.0.1 D. leucomelas and 0.0.4 D. imitator.

Here is Tim's shot of the ball:



And here is a shot of his set-up so far:



I realize I will need another hide, that will be added soon! In the photo the snake is hanging out in the hide. Since I only picked him up yesterday I haven't wanted to disturb him for any of my own photos, but rest assured, some will be forthcoming.

[Broseph]

very nice pick up. and welcome to bp.net. theres tons of good people here and great advice..


looks like you well on your way to having a happy bp..

[wax32]

Thanks!

[Freakie_frog]

Who's this Tim Bailey people keep talking of. No Tims a great guy. And thats a great pick up.. Welcome to the site.

[wax32]

Thanks frog.

[Argentra]

A hearty welcome to the land of Ball Python!

[daniel1983]

Welcome to the site!! Good to see another person from Louisiana and you couldn't have picked a better guy to get a ball python from

[shawn2881]

do u really need a light and a UVB light

[Blu Mongoose]

Welcome aboard. Nice looking snake you have there.

[muddoc]

Dave,
Congrats on your new snake. I look forward to seeing how that guy progresses. He is a very good looking dude. It was a pleasure doing business, and please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions or concerns.

And, Welcome to the best site on the internet.