Hi Guys / Gals- Just purchased a 25cm childrens python for my 8 YO son. I will be helping out in making sure we do not kill the little guy. So many different opinions online which is confusing so would love a little help by the reptile community here. We are in Sydney , Australia so you know the average temperatures etc winter summer
We have a 37cm x 25cm x 40cm ( high ) Glass tank. ( its a fish tank and I am placing a lid on top which is half mesh / half perspex so there is ventilation and at the same time heat wont escape easily)
Its a small tank but im hearing they wont like large enclosures until they are a little larger
It will go inside the house in my sons room.
I have a hide, the flooring, decor etc all covered. Below are some questions i need a little help with if possible
1. What size should the enclosure be for when the snake is adult size and what length should the snake be when transferring the snake to the final enclosure
2. What size heater ( and what type ) should i get for this small tank knowing glass will not trap heat well ( i hear mats can be dangerous for house fires etc? Any detail on heater set up in such a tank knowing the tanks base is 37cm x 25cm ( need a cool and hot side )
3. Should the thermostat dim the heat to give Day night temperatures or just run to maintain the one temperature 24/7? What is a reliable thermostat to go with the heating cord / element
4.Where should the thermostat be placed to make sure the heater does not burn the snakes belly in a cade where the litter might be pushed to the side and the snake is exposed to the heat source
5. What lighting do i need - For display purposes and not for heating ( any specific Kelvin rating, How long should we run the light for
6. Any pointers in maintaining its health- best food, What to look out for .
7. Put defrosted mouse in living enclosure or take snake out to another feeding enclosure
8. Handling, how often, when is best, can you take the snake out on the grass outside
9. Any pointers on making sure the snake does not grow up aggressive ( this probably goes hand in hand with Question 8 )
Any info would be awesome.
Thanks
We have a 37cm x 25cm x 40cm ( high ) Glass tank. ( its a fish tank and I am placing a lid on top which is half mesh / half perspex so there is ventilation and at the same time heat wont escape easily)
Its a small tank but im hearing they wont like large enclosures until they are a little larger
It will go inside the house in my sons room.
I have a hide, the flooring, decor etc all covered. Below are some questions i need a little help with if possible
1. What size should the enclosure be for when the snake is adult size and what length should the snake be when transferring the snake to the final enclosure
2. What size heater ( and what type ) should i get for this small tank knowing glass will not trap heat well ( i hear mats can be dangerous for house fires etc? Any detail on heater set up in such a tank knowing the tanks base is 37cm x 25cm ( need a cool and hot side )
3. Should the thermostat dim the heat to give Day night temperatures or just run to maintain the one temperature 24/7? What is a reliable thermostat to go with the heating cord / element
4.Where should the thermostat be placed to make sure the heater does not burn the snakes belly in a cade where the litter might be pushed to the side and the snake is exposed to the heat source
5. What lighting do i need - For display purposes and not for heating ( any specific Kelvin rating, How long should we run the light for
6. Any pointers in maintaining its health- best food, What to look out for .
7. Put defrosted mouse in living enclosure or take snake out to another feeding enclosure
8. Handling, how often, when is best, can you take the snake out on the grass outside
9. Any pointers on making sure the snake does not grow up aggressive ( this probably goes hand in hand with Question 8 )
Any info would be awesome.
Thanks