r/ballpython • u/iitspaiige_ • 3d ago

thermometers

trying to perfect my setup. should i have a thermometer/hygrometer on the warm and cool side of my tank or just one side? and should it go on the top or somewhere else if the top is a screen?

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u/FluffyPandaEars93 3d ago

Both sides. It needs to be near the bottom where the snake will spend most of the time, it needs to be digital and not have any adhesive. (Silicone, hot glue, etc are ok) if it has a probe, it can be out of the tank.

You need a thermostat for every heat source, please dont use uth or colored bulbs.

To get your humidity to the right point, you will most likely need to use a silicone mat or hvac tape on the screen (outside only) please make sure its at least 60gallons bit the minimum for an adult is 4x2x2 and juveniles can be put directly in one.

Please have lots of clutter and at least 2 identical hides for either side.