Top products from r/BallPythons
We found 94 product mentions on r/BallPythons. We ranked the 12 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Jump Start JumpStart MTPRTC Digital Controller Germination Heat Mat Thermostat
Sentiment score: 17
Number of reviews: 2
The only safety ETL certified thermostat on the marketProvides constant optimal temperatures for germination/rootingIdeal in homebrewing for maintaining desired fermentation temperature, and perfect for temperature control in reptile terrariums and small pet enclosures.LED heating indicator light an...
2. Etekcity Infrared Thermometer 774 (Not for Human) Temperature Gun Non-Contact Digital Laser Thermometer-58℉ to 716℉ (-50 to 380℃), Standard Size, Yellow & Black
Sentiment score: 18
Number of reviews: 2
Better accuracy: The distance to spot ratio is 12: 1, meaning the laser grip 774 can accurately measure targets at greater distances compared to most other Thermometers; for best accuracy, the distance between the thermometer and object of measurement should approximately be 14. 17 inches (36cm)Targ...
3. Zoo Med Mesh Reptile Hammock, 17.5-Inch
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Perfect with Reptile LadderUtilizes unused space on side wallsProper resting place reduces stress
4. Fluker's Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer for Reptiles
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Digitally measures humidity and temperatureHelps to establish and maintain a consistent environment4" x 1.25" x .25"
5. AcuRite 00891A3 Indoor/Outdoor Digital Thermometer with Humidity
Sentiment score: 17
Number of reviews: 1
Displays indoor and outdoor temperature, indoor humidityIntegrated 10-foot weather-resistant temperature wire and probeStands on desktop, shelf, mantel or mounts to wall; momentary backlight for easy reading at nightRecords minimum and maximum humidity and temperature levels for each dayNOTE: May no...
6. Exo Terra LED Rept-O-Meter Digital Combination Thermometer/Hygrometer
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
2 in 1 - digital thermometer and hygrometerAccurate temperature and humidity indicationSingle button operatedCombined remote sensor for temperature and humidityMinimum/Maximum memory
7. Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller Outletsmoker Thermostat, 2-Stage, 1100W, with Sensor Reptile Beer Brewing Kegs Fridge Cured Meat Breeding
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Plug and play design, easy to use;Dual relay output, be able to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same timeSupport reading with Centigrade or Fahrenheit unitMaximum output load: 1100W(110V)Dual display window, be able to display measured temperature and set temperature at the s...
8. Inkbird ITC308 Freezer Thermostat Heating Cooling Plug Temperature Controller Outlet 110V 1200W Digital Temp Control for Greenhouse Heater Cooler Reptile Brewing Fermentation Kegerator Probe
Sentiment score: 15
Number of reviews: 1
Simple to use: plug it in, set the temp ranges, place the probe, plug in the heater/cooler into the marked outlet.Be able to connect with refrigeration and heating equipment at the same time.Easily calibrated.Can display in Centigrade or Fahrenheit.Whether you need temperature control for fermentati...
9. Inkbird Digital Temperature Probe Controller Thermostat Timer AC 110V 1200W Only Heating Plug Time Switch Reptile Breeding Heater Planting Greenhouse No Cooling Control
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
NO COOLING CONTROL.There is only heating relay. It can be widely use in over-heat protection and automatic temperature control system of all sorts of electrical equipment for aquarium, pets breeding, hatching, fungus fermenting, and seed germination accelerating, etc. Only one relay and it extends t...
10. Reptile Heat Lamp Bulb -60W Ceramic Heat Emitter No Harm No Light Infrared Heater Lamp for Chicken Coop Lizard Aquarium Snake Outside Dogs Brooder 110V,White
Sentiment score: 16
Number of reviews: 1
✔ Perfect 24 Hours Heat Sources – Ceramic heat emitter is a radiant heat source which creates a natural sunlike heat with a uniform pattern, last up to 10000 hours.✔ 100% Heat Efficiency – Reptile heat lamp the long wave infrared heat produced by this emitter will warm reptiles very efficien...
11. iPower GLHTMTCONTROL 40-108 Degrees Fahrenheit Digital Heat Mat Thermostat Controller for Seed Rooting Germination Reptiles, Fermentation and Brewing, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
PROFESSIONAL RELIABILITY: Digital temperature controller for heat mat in colder or warmer environments. 1 Year manufacturer warranty. Package include: 1 pack iPower digital heat mat thermostat controllerVARIETY OF USES: Heat mat thermostat provides constant customized temp for Seed Germination, Root...
12. ThermoPro TP50 Digital Hygrometer Indoor Thermometer Room Thermometer and Humidity Gauge with Temperature Humidity Monitor
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
【Air Comfort Indicator】Humidity meter with humidity level icon indicates air condition -- DRY/COMFORT/WET, allowing this humidity sensor to ensure you’re always aware of changes to your home/household with just a quick glance【High Accuracy and Quickly Refresh】Inside thermometer has high ac...
this is a severe neglect case. this snake is extremely stunted, and while she could grow on a proper diet, she will never be the full size she would have been if she'd been raised in better care. you're getting on the right track with enclosure improvements, but you still have a lot of things to change, and you need to take VERY careful steps with her feeding regimen or you could kill her.
start by reading my basic BP info dump. the first three links are detailed care sheets, then a tub tutorial, and the rest are product recommendations. read everything thoroughly, come back with any questions. let me know if any of the links don't work.
glass tanks can be very challenging for ball python husbandry due to the high amount of air flow with the screen top and the total lack of insulation with the glass walls. it's generally recommended to use tubs or pvc reptile cages instead. wood enclosures can also be suitable if they're designed well and sealed properly to protect the wood against moisture. glass tanks can work, but they require a lot of modification and maintenance, which you'll find tips for in the second link. i'll give you product recommendations to cover options for tanks, tubs, and pvc/wood enclosures.
now, beyond the basics. for rehabilitating a starved and stunted BP, it's important to take things slow. feeding too much and/or too frequently can result in organ damage. i have experience with a stunted adult, so i'll share the first two months of her feeding regimen to give you an idea of how to 1] ease into a regular diet and 2] switch from mice to rats.
at the time of rescue, BP's weight was 140g, meals were one fuzzy mouse with an estimated weight of 5g, meal schedule was "once every few weeks".
i continued scenting her rats for another couple of months, but that was more because it was easy [i have other snakes who eat mice] than it being necessary. you can use soiled bedding from a mouse cage for scenting, just ask your local pet store if they can fill a baggie for you, explain it's for a picky snake and most people will gladly oblige.
from there, i fed her the same as i would feed a growing baby. a max of 15% until she was ~750g, then dropped to a max of 10% until her growth plateaued, then settled at 5%.
in addition to being stunted and emaciated, your BP is also severely dehydrated. the humidity in the enclosure NEEDS to be 70%-80%, and you should add a humid hide at least until she's having clean complete sheds. a humid hide is a fully enclosed hide with a solid bottom, like the zoo med 3-in-1 reptile shelter or a plastic food container with an entrance hole added to the lid. choose a hide with plenty of extra room for the snake to move around. fill it about 1/2 - 2/3 the way with a moisture-friendly substrate like sphagnum moss, cypress mulch, or coconut husk/fiber. saturate the substrate with water and gently squeeze out the excess, so it's wet but not soupy. re-saturate the substrate as needed. this hide will allow the snake to "soak" in a humid microclimate, which is less stressful and more productive than soaking the snake in a tub of water.
Thank you all so much for the advice!
I'm really strapped for money right now, so I'm going to try and make her tank work for as long as possible. I put a little amazon shop list together with some of the recommended products - please feel free to take a look and recommend other suitable products. http://a.co/b2h5atL
In the list, I've got multiple different fake plants, some black 1 entrance hides, a complete hide with 4 sides and just a hole, multiple digital thermometers / hygrometers, a kitchen scale, coconut fiber, aspen bedding, a ceramic heat emitter with dome, and a thermostat
(I had already bought this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E9IO6N0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
would it be suitable? Or should I return it to get the one on the shopping list?)
She does have one of those metal screen tops, but we put a few boxes and such on top for extra security. I may pick up some insulation pads at my local Lowes and attach them to the outsides of the tank to help keep the heat in. Thoughts on that?
Sarah is eating okay. So far we've been giving her 1 little fuzzy each Saturday. Hopefully when I get the scale I'll be able to more accurately assess the food weight vs hers.
Her shed has come completely off! I gave her a nice warm soak shortly after the photos had been taken, and it was like she just wiggled out of it. Hopefully with the substrate change and the addition to the 4 sided humid hide, I won't need to soak her and she can just do her own thing.
When it comes to the ceramic heat emitter, is 60 watts enough? I'm afraid of burning her. The cage is only about a foot tall, and it would have to be in one of those dome lamps that sit attached to the screen. I've been leaning towards getting the "Zoo Med Deluxe Porcelain Clamp Lamp" for the bulb. Has anyone had any experience with this? Will they work together?
I'm absolutely horrified of any fire risks (my house had burnt down about a year and a half ago due to faulty wiring) so are there any tips to help prevent overheating?
Again, thank you all for the amazing advice. Looking at Sarah's previous setup and then looking at everything thats been suggested breaks my heart. I wish I had known sooner that she was being treated this way... But my friend had made it clear that she was "basically an expert" and "knows what to do." Let me roll my eyes a bit harder. As soon as I had seen her bearded dragon laying in sand, I knew she didn't know anything about these poor animals. It takes a few minutes to do some decent research on an animal. Its been just a day since I've reached out to all of you, and look at all this information! You would think in the 3 or so years that my friend had Sarah, she could've taken the time just to do a basic google search...
Some people really should never have animals.
Anyways, sorry for the tangent. Please let me know what you guys think of the products I'm considering! Thank you so much!
I've heard of pros and cons for every kind of bedding under the sun, but half logs ALWAYS invite potential for a snake to feel stressed out and not completely 'safe', and EVERY bp tank should have a hide on both the cool side and the warm side, so the snake can scoot over to wherever they need to go as their temp needs change. Every bp tanks should also have at least one hygrometer. Fluker's is very reliable and has humidity and temp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YJWW4/ It's currently under $10.
Obviously these are issues you inherited and are doing your best to deal with. I agree that if the snake came in dehydrated, even perfect temps would not help the first shed at your place go right. I suggest your priorities moving forward to be getting that hygrometer and two single-opening hides. Once you have the hygrometer going, you can tell if you need to get a humidity solution going.
Please know that as someone who has had a beeper for about two years now, I really appreciate that you are doing your best for this noodle and improving his life.
The UTH needs a thermostat, which will read the temperature and also control it.
Just to be clear, since I think you might be confusing the two:
thermometers measure temperature
thermostats control the temperature of something like a UTH
UTHs need thermostats or they can get too hot. You should never use a UTH without one.
There are nicer versions like herpstats, but you can also use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011296704/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I strongly recommend using an IR thermometer to calibrate the thermostat.
Are you just setting the rat in front of him? Because it can often help if you make it do the rat dance (take a pair of tongs and wiggle it in front of your snake) and then once he strikes, keep pulling on the rat after the snake as struck, so he thinks the rat is trying to get away and will constrict it. Also are you sure you're getting the rat all the way up to temp? It should be about 90 degrees. You can use something like this to be sure: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00837ZGRY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this or this, depending on if you want the thermometer/hygrometer inside or outside of the enclosure.
also, a thermostat is different from a thermometer. thermostats regulate temperature while thermometers measure.
also, you need at least two hides. one on the cool end and one on the warm end. your snake should be able to fit snugly, touching the sides of the hide when it's inside of it. half logs don't count as hides because they have two entrances. and clutter up the open space to make your snake feel less vulnerable.
With a tank that opens up top, I've found this hammock works well since I can reach around it conveniently.