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What all do you need and prices for a Ball Python?
I read a few articles on Ball Pythons, and i saw a lot of what you needed and what was optional.
What all exactly do you need and what are average costs to these..?
I was thinking about a 30x12x12 aquarium so work with that
A 20g is big enough to hold a male for his life. "Bigger is better" is not true when it comes to balls. They like tight spaces and open spaces make them feel vulnerable, which could cause problems.
First of all, visit http://www.ball-pythons.net for the best ball caresheets and forums. You'll learn all you need to know from experts.
Tank - You could get this real cheap if you keep an eye on Craigslist.
Under Tank Heater - preferred method of heating a ball enclosure. Lamps tend to dry out the air and they need high humidity. Not sure on costs of these, but I'm sure if you get it online it will be cheaper than at a pet store.
Thermostat or Rheostat - probably the most expensive purchase you need, but it is ESSENTIAL to regulate your tank heater. A simple rheostat (dimmer) can be bought for $20-$30, or you can spend $100 or more on a good thermostat. The thermostat is the best option because it gives you better control of your temps, but a lot of people use a rheostat with no problem.
Digital indoor/outdoor therm - Accurite makes a good one and you can find it in Wal Mart in the outdoor thermometer section for about $12. It also measure humidity. Or get a temp gun, but you still need to measure humidity.
Substrate - could be as simple as paper towels or newspaper, or you could go with shredded aspen or eco earth. Do NOT use pine or cedar.
Hides - a half log is not good for a ball, because it doesn't enclose the ball from both ends. Balls like tight dark, hiding spaces. A lot of people use a plastic bowl or flower pot turned upside down with a door cut out. You need two identical hides, one for the hot side, one for the cool side. The reason they need to be identical is because your ball might feel more secure in one, and will stay in that one hide instead of moving to the hot side when he needs to. Balls will sacrifice temps for security.
Any other cage decorations are optional, although some fake greenery to clutter up the floor will make him feel more secure as well. You could just as well used balled up newpaper for this same purpose, but that doesn't look too good, does it?
Best of luck!