Ball Python question

[Dirkthejerk41]

I just acquired a nice new cage with two levels, made to house to separate animals. Im using the top half for my juvenile colombian tegu, and the bottom for a ball python. my question is, will a ball python be okay in a tank with an exposed heating lamp? The cages have built in light fixtures, but I do not believe an under tank heating pad would heat through the wood, and the roof is closed off wood, it just opens from the front. Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

Enclosures using light for heating work fine as long as you‘re able to keep up humidity. Like tegus they are notorious for shedding issues (which leads to other issues) without it.

 

[Dirkthejerk41]

I know, it will hold humidity well. It is all closed off and everything, the only thing is will it be safe for him as far as the bulb being exposed? The bulb will be in the enclosure rather than on top of it like most people with bulbs.

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

Screen covers work since the bulb is mainly for heating.

 

[Dirkthejerk41]

Yeah i know but what im saying is my enclosure doesnt have a screen top, it has a built in light fixture for a bulb. Would this be okay?

 

[Bubblz Calhoun]

Exactly... you can buy screen or light fixture covers (some make their own) for just that purpose.

 

[Dirkthejerk41]

Oooooh okay!

 

[bfb345]

yeah as long as he isnt able to touch it he will be fine