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GoHerping with the lamps you make a great point but I recommend getting the lamps from amazon that have a ceramic top link here > www.amazon.com/dp/B001BM5YZW/ref=psdc_5772204011_t1_B003XV8QOU the ceramic is important if you use powerful heat bulbs because the heat can melt the plastic. Just push back the bulb guard and your good to go
GoHerping I found your channel researching ball pythons and I have seen lots of different options and website about heating lamps and tank sizes... are lamps necessary for a ball python and should I use a 20 or 30 gallon long tank? thank you
Another tip is to visit the home improvement store to get rocks/basking spots. My local pet store sells a small assortment of flat rocks for about $15. You can get small flat rocks or bricks at my local home improvement store for $0.86 a piece. I also use rubber mats ($2.50 a piece) as a floor cover for my bearded Dragon. He needs low humidity and the water repellent rubber works great and cleans up easy. Just in general, buy everything you can from NOT pet stores. They just cost you so much more.
Rose Liou no more like small flat rocks, not that great for climbing but still could be added around the tank I guess, sorry I was tired when I made this comment
I have a flower pot turned on the side, it’s square and big, my leopard gecko always seemed to like it so now I use it in his tank as a third little hide for him :)
Some of them, yes. But a lot of morphs only have a slightly different color pattern and they charge 3 or 4 times as much. It seems a little ridiculous to me. I guess if people keep paying it they'll keep doing it.
I personally want to get an axanthic hognose because I love how "soft" they look, but they run up to $1000 give or take. I'd be happy with any morphs though tbh
For my bearded dragon i built a really good cage. Great heat isolation and it has cork walls, so he can climb on them. With 25W ceramic bulb, in basking spot, it goes to 38°C and the rest is 28-32°C. It cost me around 15 euro to build it. Room temperature is 20-25°C btw. Cage is 80x60 and 50 cm high.
Another cool tip for larger reptiles on hides. We got one of those half sized hampers for clothes cut a hole in the side, smothed it down and turn it upside down for our red tail. She loves to curl up inside or crawl on top and relax up there. I never added any weight to it because it has a big enough base to allow it to not tip over. Ocassionally she'll push it from one end to another but thats the most she does with it. That and dont forget to check craigslist/let go people will over up reptile supplies for cheap or even free. Yard sales are also great (I snagged a 55 gallon salt water tank and stand with some extras for $15 though Im currently using it for a lizard.)
Another idea for hides is that at most Dollar Tree stores they sell party supplies you can buy a package of 8 opaque plastic bowls for $1 and cut a hole in them. This is great if you have a baby snake who likes a snug hide (like BP's), but will outgrow it quickly. Dollar tree usually has other larger bowls for $1 too you can just keep buying them as your snake sizes up.
Hey GoHerping i was just wondering what made you get into reptiles, also i watched the corn snake video you made 20 times before i got mine it was really helpful you should have way more that 5,000 subs keep it up.
Got some big issues i would like to point out on your heat lamp advice . There is more to the reptile heat lamp in the ways of safety features , Reptile heat lamps create basking spots of 100-150 ( depending on the watt) and that is a area that is any were from 8-16 inches from the bulb its self , the heat where the bulb is screwed in is at least double that temp so 200-300 degrees So the top of the reptile heat lamp , is ceramic to help keep it from over heating and melting ,and preventing a fire hazard and is rated for a 150 watt reptile heat bulb . Now the cheap one you can get at any hard ware store , dose not have the ceramic top, and is only rated for a 100 watt normal light bulb not a reptile heat bulb . at most a normal heat bulb would maybe get 100 degrees at best so there is no risk of melting or fire if you use this cheap one for say , a UVB bulb. But if you used even a 50 watt reptile heat bulb in this cheap one from a hard ware store its only a matter of time be for it melts and could lead to a fire and making you lose more then just a animal maybe a home or your whole reptile collection . To be honest snakes do not need UVB or a heat lamp , only time you really need a heat lamp is if you own a reptile that needs 120+ degrees for basking . mostly Lizards and monitors call for this kind of heat but some others . i would suggest using under the tank heat matts of even heat tape if your know how to wire it or have wiring exp ( but you can buy clips to make heat tape plug and play for penny's . All so heat matts and flexx watt heat tape , only tend to pull 3 watts per foot so you could run a whole reptile room on felxx watt or heat matts , for the cost it would to run 1 75 watt heat lamp . Know you had your head in the right place and your heart in the right place . did not write this to put you down , only to advance your knowledge and love for reptiles . I would avoid using any heat lamp on nocturnal animals as well like geckos etc. ( all so avoid heat heat string/cord another big fire hazard, that is how Robin , the own/operator of Reptile magazine and Ship your reptiles lost his whole collection , over using the heat cord , and i still suggest to this day to not use heat rocks. And all under tank heat sources , should all be ran off a Re-stat to control how hot they get, the range in price from 30 bucks to 500+
This is very interesting, I think I've only seen one or two people mention this before and I didn't pay much attention to it since I've seen so many people use the cheaper lamps. The cheaper lamps I purchased got a 4.5 star rating with about a thousand reviews so I only read a couple, however I just went back to read the one stars and a few dozen people said it began smoking or caught fire. Thank you for letting me know of this with a descriptive answer, I'm going to look into this a bit more and I may end up adjusting everything around so only my low wattage UVBs are with the plastic/metal ones and ordering higher quality lamps. I'll definitely keep this all in mind for future videos regarding this too.
No one is perfect in this world dont let it get you down , i rather not have a worse case accident happen , and you lose your home pets, or worse turn you away from reptiles or have a worse case , turn into parents not allowing you to have reptiles . ( i have been in the boat with parents not liking reptiles due to not understanding them i know how much that bothered me as a kid when it was something i had a passion for )
The big ones have a ceramic top but the small ones don't. I use them with all of my reptiles. I use the small ones for 75 watts and less, and the big ones for my beardie 100 watt.
This shouldn't be an issue because you should be using a thermometer or heart gun to test your basking spot. And you should be providing a good temperature gradient for your animal. The only reason I didn't buy the light fixtures at Lowe's was they were too big, and I also needed a double dome fixture.
You mention using a rheostat or thermostat on the heat mats. Can you tell me which ones (both thermostats and UTH) are meant for this? Reason I ask is because I have had both Zilla and Zoo Med heat mats plugged into timers or rheostats and they die in 6-8 months time which is costly as they are $40-60 each and it takes me 3 to properly heat the thick glass 55 gal tank I have. I do think they put it in writing now that they are not supposed to be plugged into timers/thermostats. I have not had that issue with the copper heat tape, but that does not get the tank warm enough. I am looking into trying seedling mats with a thermostat since they do get warmer and are meant to be thermostatically controlled. Any suggestions/feedback? Thanks for the great info, btw.
for the heat lamp alternative: you could use any lamp you have laying around your house. That's what I use and it works perfectly fine. and for a hide alternative: you could use any appropriate sized cardboard box, so you don't have to waste perfectly good tubbawear.
Micki Babe Cardboard sounds like a very unwise material for a hide because it soaks up water easily and can cause bacteria and other fungi to grow. I don't know, but I wouldn't trust it.
Someone told me ceramic garden pots can be good hides amd they use them for their ball python. They also retain heat but mine doesn't get too hot with my heating set up. I also took some old branches from a bird cage we had in the basement but hot glued over the screws in the ends so they won't hurt my snake and they make perfect climbing branches. Dog/cat water bowls can also be good for retails as they are heavy so they're hard to knock over, come in a lot of different sizes, and usually cheap to find. You may even find some in a dollar store. I also bought black construction paper at the dollar store to cover up the back and sides of my tank, since I'm getting a ball python and they don't like to feel exposed
My leopard gecko loves to climb and sit up high, so I made him a hammock out of a sock cut open and flattened. I used tacs to hold it in place, pointing outward, not inward, so the gecko won't ever come in contact with the sharp points. My gecko Riki loves it. I also made him a hide out of a big plastic lettuce container, and gave him a stainless steel cat water dish as a feed dish. He also has an antique china bowl (3x3 circular) for water.
Thanks :D Corn snakes need a hot spot of about 85 degrees F which is easiest to achieve with a heat lamp so you don't necessarily need one but I highly recommend it.
They have the glass version of tupperware with the rubber lids. It's a good weight, cheap, and the edges are already rounded for a water bowl. I use the 5 cup size for my BOA
Re. Heat lamps - The biggest difference is plastic vs. ceramic where the bulb screws in. The cheap ones are plastic (which will melt and be a greater fire hazard the higher the bulb wattage) whereas the better quality lamps are ceramic. For the few dollars difference, this is not a corner you want to cut. Get a ceramic one with a safety rating, not some untested Chinese knockoff. Also pay close attention to what bulb wattage the product is rated to safely handle. The Fluker's 27000 Repta Clamp Lamp with Switch, 8.5" is only $18CAD, $23CAD for Zilla's on Amazon and are both rated to handle up to 150W.
As far as snakes go, setting up a plastic bin with heat tape on a thermostat can be way cheaper than a glass tank with a heat mat, and it's generally a better choice regardless - humidity is easy to maintain, it's more comfortable for the animal, and cleaning/moving the enclosure is substantially easier.
Rhythm F. If you like to DIY, try getting some tile grout, styrofoam and silicone and get your hands dirty. Lol, there are tons of videos online about it. You can diy hides, stones, get stuff outside (make sure to look up methods of sterilizing, there are tons of ways.), and even use stuff from around the house.
No plastic containers unless you run them through a scolding dishwasher. Beyond BPA, other chemicals can be found in various food storage containers. Containers made out of polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE, or plastic #1)-such as most soda bottles-are OK to use once, but can leach carcinogenic, hormone-disrupting phthalates when used over and over again. Also, many deli items come wrapped in plastic made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC, or plastic #3), which can leach cancer-causing dioxins. Ive seen people get sick from this, repties even worse.
Just a quick tip, when you were talking about the other video that focuses on the bedding please provide a link at least somewhere in the description if not a direct annotation in the video, it will help a lot.
Hi! I've been doing tons of research on Ball Pythons, as I'm super interested in getting one. The problem I'm having is finding an affordable one, with a morph that I like. Plus, I'm on a really tight budget. Anyone have a breeder recommendation, or a morph suggestion?
LLLReptile has some great prices with a pretty good selection. I've never bought from them, however if I ever do buy online it'll probably be them because I know of many people who say great things about the company. www.lllreptile.com/catalog/175-ball-pythons BHBReptiles is another one that's very trustable and has a larger selection, however they can be a bit more pricey. www.bhbreptiles.com/collections/ball-pythons
ive always enjoyed snakes because my elementary use to have a ton of different kinds. its not until recently that i decided to gwt a snake of my own. the only problem is i would have to pay for all the items on my own and its rough when you Dont have a job but these videos help out a lot thanks 💓
Hey I found your channel and thanks to you I'm thinking about getting a ball python when I have my own flat. Do you have any tips for me? What is the right size for a tank when I just want to have one for years? Is newspaper good for a snake or because of the ink that can go on skin is it to dangerous? Where do you recomend getting a snake? (I live in Germany so there are not Things like peco) Is it okay to have just the heating lamp? How can I (not experienced with snakes) can see if it is male or female without hurting it? What do I have to do if it bites me? When it is tiny; can I feed alive Baby mices? Thank you for all your great and intresting Videos. Greetings from Germany and you have a new subsrciber c:
1. 40 gallon tank 2. Yeah it's an easy substrate 3. Local breeders DO NOT get from pet stores, they usually get poorly bred animals 3: By just getting a heating lamp mean not getting a heating pad? If so yes, I believe it's dangerous to have both heat sources 4. Look this one up, I can't really describe how to sex a snake 5. Just wash it out and put a bandage on it 6. It's dangerous to feed live rodents to snakes because the rodent could attack back, when your bp is a juvenile, feed it pre killed frozen pinkies I hope that I'm not too late and that this helped
S Bensel The reptile store I went to (It was a well kept local store- nothing like Petco) told me to use the heat mat and if I can't get it up to the right temperatures, then add the heat lamp. Both my heat mat and lamp are from zoo med and the instructions for the light just say not to put it directly above the U.T.H., but it never said not to use both.
or for the substrate you can also use paper towel if your reptile doesn't need to burrow or dig, i prefer to use paper towel because I have it my house anyways and there is no ink that can rub off and possibly poison your reptile
Could you possibly use a broken tree branch and carve it (either yourself or with the help of an adult who is good with woodworking) for the hide? You could definitely smooth it over with some sandpaper, especially if you have some wood and sandpaper left over from other projects?
You could, but it would need a lot of sanitizing to ensure there are no parasites or bugs in it. One technique I've seen is to soak the completed piece in water for a few days, then stick it in the oven at high temperatures to boil the water that soaked in, and boil until it's dry to ensure everything is killed
GoHerping Ah, that's so much. You can just soak it in hot bleach water solution (very well diluted) for 30 minutes, then let it dry. I do that with tons of stuff from outside, never buy rocks or sticks from stores, and I have never had a parasite problem because of that. The only one I ever had was from my adopted beardie Sandstorm, who passed some pinworms onto my little girl Goober, and that's because his old owner fed him house bugs like stink bugs.. But you do you I guess
Not sure how well the cheaper dome light would be since the it doesn't have ceramic. Since some reptiles need 90ish degrees of heat I don't know if that plastic would melt...
The only suggestion I would make when buying a heat lamp that isnt made for reptiles is making use that the heat lamp has a ceramic top because of fire safety some of those home depot have a plastic top which can only withstand a certain out of heat before it melts so for high wattage bulbs it could be dangerous
I got everything in my snakes tanks for $0, My corn has two hides, a large parsley bottle on the cool side & an old fish log hide on the warm side, his water "dish" is a round shot glass, my king has a fake tree from an old fish tank, he has one of those half circle hides & 3 inches of bedding since he likes to burrow and a piece of cloth belt attached to both sides of his lid so he can get to the top he also has a round shot glass.
i know this comment is old now, but you can get some saline and put it in a spray bottle near the enclosure to clean your hands before/after you touch the snake. It's chemical free so it won't hurt your animals and it's extremely cheap and effective. Some pet stores sell special ''reptile sanitizer'' which is expensive BS.
Honestly it is so hard to get salmonella from captive animals, especially if you have a hardy immune system and you get them from a safe place. However if you're a beginner I don't recommend it, because you may not know whether you can trust a place or not.. I kiss my bearded dragons all the time (I KNOW I SHOULDNT!) but I know I can trust it. Don't ever kiss anything from reptile shows, chain pet stores or sketchy breeders. Pet Supplies Plus is the only chain pet store I trust. But, there are self-run places you shouldn't trust too. There's a place near me that has tons of cb, hand raised reptiles that I love to get from and they're always safe. But, you just gotta be careful.
Hi! I've been thinking about getting a corn snake as a pet.I was wondering if you had any suggestions on where to get a tank and what a good place to get the snake from would be. Thank you!
This was extremely helpful thank you! I only have one question. You probably did a video on this, but where do I buy the snake? I watched your petco video so not there. Where I live there's never any reptile expos and any expos at that. I actually don't live in USA, do you happen to know any international shipper? I'm not looking for any really expensive or fancy type of snake. Just Andy ball python. If I want to honestly get fancy, a pied maybe.
What my snake loves is toilet paper rolls. I just tape a couple together and he loves these hides way more then the ones I bought him XD. It really only works for smaller or younger snakes though 🐍❤️
Old video but - I've found that using ceramic heat emitters instead of heat bulbs has saved me a TON of headaches. They dont randomly break, which means I can more easily afford a high quality UVB spectrum bulb for my beardie :)
Another pro for ceramics is you can leave it on at night if you reptile needs it. For example, sometimes my room can get too cold at night, so I leave it on for my russian tortoise. (tortoise is in indoor enclosure)
There's a page on Facebook I joined for reptiles and somebody is selling a 3x2x2ft exo terra viv for £50 it sound pretty cheap tbh but was wondering how I'd go about disinfecting it for a ball python? Would use it in a year or so, after the ball python grows out of the rub I'm going to buy thanks 👍
Usually what I do is use some disinfectant chemicals like Clorox wipes and sprays. However, after doing so, I to scrub it well with soap and water to remove all of the chemicals and then wash it out and soak it with just water to remove all of the soap. There may be easier ways but I imagine what I do is safe and works.
great vids now I've heard your ball python vs corn snake should I get a corn for my first pet snake? and if so should I just get a heat lamp or just a heat pad if I live in florida
In my opinion, it depends if you're getting a ball python or corn snake. With a ball python, I can almost guarantee you'll need a heat lamp because they need a hot spot of 90-95 degrees f. Corn snakes need an 85 degree F hot spot or so, so you may be able to get away without one. And when it comes to which one to get, they're both great so I can't choose for you! Corn snakes are slightly easier but ball pythons are still very manageable
I bet you could put aquarium silicone on the outside of the plastic water bowl or hide then cover it in wood chips or coir. I don't like the look of the resin stuff. It's too much like fake plants. I have not completed our bioactive vivarium yet but I will be trying the plastic tubs. Ty.
I have a heat pad attached to a thermostat to make sure it doesn't get too hot. Always make sure your heat source is connected to a thermostat to prevent any accidental injuries.
I just realized that my mom is an artist and she has clay And a kilm and a good assortment of glaze so I could just make a water dish and a hide for free I am so happy that my mom is an artist saving money yeah oh and by the way if you do do the Tupperware thingy would it work to just put it in the dishwasher
Herping is when you go out into nature to find, catch, document and learn about wild reptiles and amphibians! Since "herping season" around me is normally from March-September, I haven't been able to make any herping videos since Summer. Just a few more months until I can get back into it :)
The laws are a bit weird. You're not allowed to own any state or nation-wide endangered or threatened turtles. You can't buy a turtle 4 inches or shorter and I believe there's a limit of 7 wild native non-threatened reptiles. You are also not allowed to release any turtles, native or not, outside. There may be more regulations, however I don't know them off the top of my head.
Sorry if this is invasive, and if it is don't even worry about answering. I live in NC too, specifically cumberland county, and I was wondering if you live near here. Also, I was wondering if any pet/reptile events were going on any time soon around here and how you find out if they are.
I'm planing to get a ball python and do they need a heat lamp because I watched snake bytes tv and they don't have any heat lamps ? And in there bad advice video they say ball pythons don't need one
I believe Brian from snakebytes heats each room according to the species they're in. You goal is to get the hot spot to about 90 degrees which can sometimes be achieved with just a heat pad, however you may also need a heat lamp to do so.
i got a simple desk lamp and stick it on the packaging from the terrarium for my reptile and i bought the heat lamp from walmart, its the perfect temperature every time :D #RECYCLE
just to let you know I watch you all the time you are great and very informative thank you for the 10% discount I am going to look for you on instatmgram
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GoHerping with the lamps you make a great point but I recommend getting the lamps from amazon that have a ceramic top link here > www.amazon.com/dp/B001BM5YZW/ref=psdc_5772204011_t1_B003XV8QOU the ceramic is important if you use powerful heat bulbs because the heat can melt the plastic. Just push back the bulb guard and your good to go
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GoHerping I found your channel researching ball pythons and I have seen lots of different options and website about heating lamps and tank sizes... are lamps necessary for a ball python and should I use a 20 or 30 gallon long tank? thank you
Another tip is to visit the home improvement store to get rocks/basking spots. My local pet store sells a small assortment of flat rocks for about $15. You can get small flat rocks or bricks at my local home improvement store for $0.86 a piece.
I also use rubber mats ($2.50 a piece) as a floor cover for my bearded Dragon. He needs low humidity and the water repellent rubber works great and cleans up easy.
Just in general, buy everything you can from NOT pet stores. They just cost you so much more.
What stores for the flat rocks? Lowes? Homedepot?
Rose Liou dollar store also has some rocks
@@faithkidwell9757 like nice big slate rocks?
Rose Liou no more like small flat rocks, not that great for climbing but still could be added around the tank I guess, sorry I was tired when I made this comment
I've been looking at the pottery at Goodwill. Alot of the clay flower pots can be used for hides. Just break a hole in the side and sand it down.
A regular hide isn’t pricey...
Drebodollaz Dollaz I’d rather spend 2 dollars than spend 15
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I have a flower pot turned on the side, it’s square and big, my leopard gecko always seemed to like it so now I use it in his tank as a third little hide for him :)
Very well rehearsed. Keep it up buddy!
Thank you!
Best way to save money - don't buy a crazy morph:) Get a normal.
True.. but morphs are so cool!
Some of them, yes. But a lot of morphs only have a slightly different color pattern and they charge 3 or 4 times as much. It seems a little ridiculous to me. I guess if people keep paying it they'll keep doing it.
I personally want to get an axanthic hognose because I love how "soft" they look, but they run up to $1000 give or take. I'd be happy with any morphs though tbh
Jonah Conner Idk dude, my pied coral glow BP is the prettiest and best investment I've ever made.
Jonah Conner. I am looking to buy a Pastel. They arent much more than a normal and they look amazing.
For my bearded dragon i built a really good cage. Great heat isolation and it has cork walls, so he can climb on them. With 25W ceramic bulb, in basking spot, it goes to 38°C and the rest is 28-32°C. It cost me around 15 euro to build it. Room temperature is 20-25°C btw. Cage is 80x60 and 50 cm high.
Here in Canada a heat lamp would be about $30
Herping with Will my snake is a baby con snake
in hong kong it's $200
You should mix some cement or concrete and dip the tupperware hides in it to create your own "rock hide" for cheap
Or you can use clay
Another cool tip for larger reptiles on hides. We got one of those half sized hampers for clothes cut a hole in the side, smothed it down and turn it upside down for our red tail. She loves to curl up inside or crawl on top and relax up there. I never added any weight to it because it has a big enough base to allow it to not tip over. Ocassionally she'll push it from one end to another but thats the most she does with it. That and dont forget to check craigslist/let go people will over up reptile supplies for cheap or even free. Yard sales are also great (I snagged a 55 gallon salt water tank and stand with some extras for $15 though Im currently using it for a lizard.)
Another idea for hides is that at most Dollar Tree stores they sell party supplies you can buy a package of 8 opaque plastic bowls for $1 and cut a hole in them. This is great if you have a baby snake who likes a snug hide (like BP's), but will outgrow it quickly. Dollar tree usually has other larger bowls for $1 too you can just keep buying them as your snake sizes up.
Your videos are amazing keep on making them
Thank you!
Great video, Alex! Informative and encouraging to people who would like to start herping.
Hey GoHerping i was just wondering what made you get into reptiles, also i watched the corn snake video you made 20 times before i got mine it was really helpful you should have way more that 5,000 subs keep it up.
Very helpful thank you they worked just fine with my king snake
Got some big issues i would like to point out on your heat lamp advice . There is more to the reptile heat lamp in the ways of safety features , Reptile heat lamps create basking spots of 100-150 ( depending on the watt) and that is a area that is any were from 8-16 inches from the bulb its self , the heat where the bulb is screwed in is at least double that temp so 200-300 degrees So the top of the reptile heat lamp , is ceramic to help keep it from over heating and melting ,and preventing a fire hazard and is rated for a 150 watt reptile heat bulb . Now the cheap one you can get at any hard ware store , dose not have the ceramic top, and is only rated for a 100 watt normal light bulb not a reptile heat bulb . at most a normal heat bulb would maybe get 100 degrees at best so there is no risk of melting or fire if you use this cheap one for say , a UVB bulb. But if you used even a 50 watt reptile heat bulb in this cheap one from a hard ware store its only a matter of time be for it melts and could lead to a fire and making you lose more then just a animal maybe a home or your whole reptile collection . To be honest snakes do not need UVB or a heat lamp , only time you really need a heat lamp is if you own a reptile that needs 120+ degrees for basking . mostly Lizards and monitors call for this kind of heat but some others . i would suggest using under the tank heat matts of even heat tape if your know how to wire it or have wiring exp ( but you can buy clips to make heat tape plug and play for penny's . All so heat matts and flexx watt heat tape , only tend to pull 3 watts per foot so you could run a whole reptile room on felxx watt or heat matts , for the cost it would to run 1 75 watt heat lamp . Know you had your head in the right place and your heart in the right place . did not write this to put you down , only to advance your knowledge and love for reptiles . I would avoid using any heat lamp on nocturnal animals as well like geckos etc. ( all so avoid heat heat string/cord another big fire hazard, that is how Robin , the own/operator of Reptile magazine and Ship your reptiles lost his whole collection , over using the heat cord , and i still suggest to this day to not use heat rocks. And all under tank heat sources , should all be ran off a Re-stat to control how hot they get, the range in price from 30 bucks to 500+
This is very interesting, I think I've only seen one or two people mention this before and I didn't pay much attention to it since I've seen so many people use the cheaper lamps. The cheaper lamps I purchased got a 4.5 star rating with about a thousand reviews so I only read a couple, however I just went back to read the one stars and a few dozen people said it began smoking or caught fire. Thank you for letting me know of this with a descriptive answer, I'm going to look into this a bit more and I may end up adjusting everything around so only my low wattage UVBs are with the plastic/metal ones and ordering higher quality lamps. I'll definitely keep this all in mind for future videos regarding this too.
No one is perfect in this world dont let it get you down , i rather not have a worse case accident happen , and you lose your home pets, or worse turn you away from reptiles or have a worse case , turn into parents not allowing you to have reptiles . ( i have been in the boat with parents not liking reptiles due to not understanding them i know how much that bothered me as a kid when it was something i had a passion for )
The big ones have a ceramic top but the small ones don't. I use them with all of my reptiles. I use the small ones for 75 watts and less, and the big ones for my beardie 100 watt.
This shouldn't be an issue because you should be using a thermometer or heart gun to test your basking spot. And you should be providing a good temperature gradient for your animal.
The only reason I didn't buy the light fixtures at Lowe's was they were too big, and I also needed a double dome fixture.
You mention using a rheostat or thermostat on the heat mats. Can you tell me which ones (both thermostats and UTH) are meant for this? Reason I ask is because I have had both Zilla and Zoo Med heat mats plugged into timers or rheostats and they die in 6-8 months time which is costly as they are $40-60 each and it takes me 3 to properly heat the thick glass 55 gal tank I have. I do think they put it in writing now that they are not supposed to be plugged into timers/thermostats.
I have not had that issue with the copper heat tape, but that does not get the tank warm enough.
I am looking into trying seedling mats with a thermostat since they do get warmer and are meant to be thermostatically controlled.
Any suggestions/feedback?
Thanks for the great info, btw.
for the heat lamp alternative:
you could use any lamp you have laying around your house.
That's what I use and it works perfectly fine.
and for a hide alternative:
you could use any appropriate sized cardboard box, so you don't have to waste perfectly good tubbawear.
Micki Babe Cardboard sounds like a very unwise material for a hide because it soaks up water easily and can cause bacteria and other fungi to grow. I don't know, but I wouldn't trust it.
Someone told me ceramic garden pots can be good hides amd they use them for their ball python. They also retain heat but mine doesn't get too hot with my heating set up. I also took some old branches from a bird cage we had in the basement but hot glued over the screws in the ends so they won't hurt my snake and they make perfect climbing branches. Dog/cat water bowls can also be good for retails as they are heavy so they're hard to knock over, come in a lot of different sizes, and usually cheap to find. You may even find some in a dollar store. I also bought black construction paper at the dollar store to cover up the back and sides of my tank, since I'm getting a ball python and they don't like to feel exposed
Thanks for the tips!
also you can glue rocks on to the tupowhere hides
Hey I like your channel! . Its cool! I'm following every step in your in videos
My leopard gecko loves to climb and sit up high, so I made him a hammock out of a sock cut open and flattened. I used tacs to hold it in place, pointing outward, not inward, so the gecko won't ever come in contact with the sharp points. My gecko Riki loves it. I also made him a hide out of a big plastic lettuce container, and gave him a stainless steel cat water dish as a feed dish. He also has an antique china bowl (3x3 circular) for water.
hey @Goherping one of my favourite TH-cam channel love the channel if you get a corn snake does it have to have a heat lamp if it has a heat mat .
Thanks :D Corn snakes need a hot spot of about 85 degrees F which is easiest to achieve with a heat lamp so you don't necessarily need one but I highly recommend it.
so helpful! love ur vids!
Thanks!
Omg I had the same bowl for my brooks king snake no-feet she always hid underneath the bowl even though she barely fit
I have a good one-*get an ipower thermostat instead of a Jumpstart*
your videos are really helpful
Awesome Alex
Thanks :D
They have the glass version of tupperware with the rubber lids. It's a good weight, cheap, and the edges are already rounded for a water bowl. I use the 5 cup size for my BOA
Re. Heat lamps - The biggest difference is plastic vs. ceramic where the bulb screws in. The cheap ones are plastic (which will melt and be a greater fire hazard the higher the bulb wattage) whereas the better quality lamps are ceramic. For the few dollars difference, this is not a corner you want to cut. Get a ceramic one with a safety rating, not some untested Chinese knockoff. Also pay close attention to what bulb wattage the product is rated to safely handle. The Fluker's 27000 Repta Clamp Lamp with Switch, 8.5" is only $18CAD, $23CAD for Zilla's on Amazon and are both rated to handle up to 150W.
Early :) Getting a Ember Leopard Gecko on the weekend. Absolutely love them.
Awesome :D
As far as snakes go, setting up a plastic bin with heat tape on a thermostat can be way cheaper than a glass tank with a heat mat, and it's generally a better choice regardless - humidity is easy to maintain, it's more comfortable for the animal, and cleaning/moving the enclosure is substantially easier.
I want the enclosure to look good tho
Rhythm F. If you like to DIY, try getting some tile grout, styrofoam and silicone and get your hands dirty. Lol, there are tons of videos online about it. You can diy hides, stones, get stuff outside (make sure to look up methods of sterilizing, there are tons of ways.), and even use stuff from around the house.
Then spend the money on stupid expensive stuff that will only last a week
Rhythm F. It may look good to you but snakes would not like it, and it would end up looking like a mess right after you set it up.
I got a habba hut for like 7 dollars and some plastic plants from the dollar tree that I trimmed to look nice, maybe that'll work?
Please stop attacking this person... jeez
No plastic containers unless you run them through a scolding dishwasher. Beyond BPA, other chemicals can be found in various food storage containers. Containers made out of polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE, or plastic #1)-such as most soda bottles-are OK to use once, but can leach carcinogenic, hormone-disrupting phthalates when used over and over again. Also, many deli items come wrapped in plastic made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC, or plastic #3), which can leach cancer-causing dioxins. Ive seen people get sick from this, repties even worse.
Just a quick tip, when you were talking about the other video that focuses on the bedding please provide a link at least somewhere in the description if not a direct annotation in the video, it will help a lot.
Good point, I just added it for future viewers. Thanks!
great video and tips man.
Thanks!
Hi! I've been doing tons of research on Ball Pythons, as I'm super interested in getting one. The problem I'm having is finding an affordable one, with a morph that I like. Plus, I'm on a really tight budget. Anyone have a breeder recommendation, or a morph suggestion?
LLLReptile has some great prices with a pretty good selection. I've never bought from them, however if I ever do buy online it'll probably be them because I know of many people who say great things about the company. www.lllreptile.com/catalog/175-ball-pythons BHBReptiles is another one that's very trustable and has a larger selection, however they can be a bit more pricey. www.bhbreptiles.com/collections/ball-pythons
ive always enjoyed snakes because my elementary use to have a ton of different kinds. its not until recently that i decided to gwt a snake of my own. the only problem is i would have to pay for all the items on my own and its rough when you Dont have a job but these videos help out a lot thanks 💓
Which animal do you recommend buying a leopard gecko or a bearded Dragon/Fancy Bearded Dragon
Hey I found your channel and thanks to you I'm thinking about getting a ball python when I have my own flat. Do you have any tips for me? What is the right size for a tank when I just want to have one for years? Is newspaper good for a snake or because of the ink that can go on skin is it to dangerous? Where do you recomend getting a snake? (I live in Germany so there are not Things like peco) Is it okay to have just the heating lamp? How can I (not experienced with snakes) can see if it is male or female without hurting it? What do I have to do if it bites me? When it is tiny; can I feed alive Baby mices? Thank you for all your great and intresting Videos. Greetings from Germany and you have a new subsrciber c:
1. 40 gallon tank
2. Yeah it's an easy substrate
3. Local breeders DO NOT get from pet stores, they usually get poorly bred animals
3: By just getting a heating lamp mean not getting a heating pad? If so yes, I believe it's dangerous to have both heat sources
4. Look this one up, I can't really describe how to sex a snake
5. Just wash it out and put a bandage on it
6. It's dangerous to feed live rodents to snakes because the rodent could attack back, when your bp is a juvenile, feed it pre killed frozen pinkies
I hope that I'm not too late and that this helped
S Bensel The reptile store I went to (It was a well kept local store- nothing like Petco) told me to use the heat mat and if I can't get it up to the right temperatures, then add the heat lamp. Both my heat mat and lamp are from zoo med and the instructions for the light just say not to put it directly above the U.T.H., but it never said not to use both.
The difference between the lamps is that the expensive one has a ceramic base, which prevents the base from melting or getting to hot.
Sweet video! I never buy "reptile" lamps. I've found them for 5 bucks on Amazon before.
Thanks! Were they the 5 inch or 8.5?
GoHerping 8.5. I can't always find them, so it is by no means a steady price, but still pretty cool.
Radiant Reptilia what did you search to find them? I can only find reptile lamps.
Awesome video the water bowl really helped! ;)
Thanks!
I'm going to make a video on my snake collection
Cool man!
or for the substrate you can also use paper towel if your reptile doesn't need to burrow or dig, i prefer to use paper towel because I have it my house anyways and there is no ink that can rub off and possibly poison your reptile
Could you possibly use a broken tree branch and carve it (either yourself or with the help of an adult who is good with woodworking) for the hide? You could definitely smooth it over with some sandpaper, especially if you have some wood and sandpaper left over from other projects?
You could, but it would need a lot of sanitizing to ensure there are no parasites or bugs in it. One technique I've seen is to soak the completed piece in water for a few days, then stick it in the oven at high temperatures to boil the water that soaked in, and boil until it's dry to ensure everything is killed
GoHerping Ah, that's so much. You can just soak it in hot bleach water solution (very well diluted) for 30 minutes, then let it dry. I do that with tons of stuff from outside, never buy rocks or sticks from stores, and I have never had a parasite problem because of that. The only one I ever had was from my adopted beardie Sandstorm, who passed some pinworms onto my little girl Goober, and that's because his old owner fed him house bugs like stink bugs.. But you do you I guess
Mariah Lewis I just put logs and sticks in the oven for 30 mom's at 200
Mins
I have the same black lamp for my snake
This is a very helpful video
:D
Not sure how well the cheaper dome light would be since the it doesn't have ceramic. Since some reptiles need 90ish degrees of heat I don't know if that plastic would melt...
thank you so much
The only suggestion I would make when buying a heat lamp that isnt made for reptiles is making use that the heat lamp has a ceramic top because of fire safety some of those home depot have a plastic top which can only withstand a certain out of heat before it melts so for high wattage bulbs it could be dangerous
nice ideas
When getting fake foliage (leaves, plants, flowers, etc) go to craft stores or even dollar stores instead of the pet store!!!!
I got everything in my snakes tanks for $0, My corn has two hides, a large parsley bottle on the cool side & an old fish log hide on the warm side, his water "dish" is a round shot glass, my king has a fake tree from an old fish tank, he has one of those half circle hides & 3 inches of bedding since he likes to burrow and a piece of cloth belt attached to both sides of his lid so he can get to the top he also has a round shot glass.
Great video
Can you make a video and talk about salmonella too?!
I want to get my first pet snake and this problem is so important for me
For salmonella just make sure to wash your hands well after touching the snake or the objects/water in its enclosure.
i know this comment is old now, but you can get some saline and put it in a spray bottle near the enclosure to clean your hands before/after you touch the snake. It's chemical free so it won't hurt your animals and it's extremely cheap and effective. Some pet stores sell special ''reptile sanitizer'' which is expensive BS.
It also helps to not lick the animal
Honestly it is so hard to get salmonella from captive animals, especially if you have a hardy immune system and you get them from a safe place. However if you're a beginner I don't recommend it, because you may not know whether you can trust a place or not.. I kiss my bearded dragons all the time (I KNOW I SHOULDNT!) but I know I can trust it. Don't ever kiss anything from reptile shows, chain pet stores or sketchy breeders. Pet Supplies Plus is the only chain pet store I trust. But, there are self-run places you shouldn't trust too. There's a place near me that has tons of cb, hand raised reptiles that I love to get from and they're always safe. But, you just gotta be careful.
I had this and I missed like a week of school because I forgot to wash my hands after handling my turtles...... Lesson learned the hard way.....
damn i already have 2 of those cheap heat lamps.. always wondered why they got so hot, just used them as clampable lamps
I'm pretty sure you can use to go boxes aswell
is it save to 3d print a bowl? just from plastic?
I used a clip on desk lamp with normal bulb, my dogs ceramic bowl, paper towels for substrate.
For a snakes or lizards bedding, can you use wood shavings? I thought maybe you could because it is bigger (not like sand), but I am not really sure.
It depends what kind of wood you're considering
Hi! I've been thinking about getting a corn snake as a pet.I was wondering if you had any suggestions on where to get a tank and what a good place to get the snake from would be. Thank you!
Petco has a sale every once in a while where they sell 10, 20, and 40 gallon tanks 1 dollar per gallon.
This was extremely helpful thank you! I only have one question. You probably did a video on this, but where do I buy the snake? I watched your petco video so not there. Where I live there's never any reptile expos and any expos at that. I actually don't live in USA, do you happen to know any international shipper? I'm not looking for any really expensive or fancy type of snake. Just Andy ball python. If I want to honestly get fancy, a pied maybe.
What my snake loves is toilet paper rolls. I just tape a couple together and he loves these hides way more then the ones I bought him XD. It really only works for smaller or younger snakes though 🐍❤️
how often do you need to change the bedding?
Marcos Cortes depends on the substratei do 6 months or as needed like if your reptile goes to the bathroom
You spot clean it once a week and then you deep clean it once a month🐍👍
Old video but - I've found that using ceramic heat emitters instead of heat bulbs has saved me a TON of headaches. They dont randomly break, which means I can more easily afford a high quality UVB spectrum bulb for my beardie :)
Another pro for ceramics is you can leave it on at night if you reptile needs it. For example, sometimes my room can get too cold at night, so I leave it on for my russian tortoise. (tortoise is in indoor enclosure)
@@NeonAmnesia Ive been doing the same for my beardie! It's been just a little too chilly so it can be on without keeping her up at night.
There's a page on Facebook I joined for reptiles and somebody is selling a 3x2x2ft exo terra viv for £50 it sound pretty cheap tbh but was wondering how I'd go about disinfecting it for a ball python? Would use it in a year or so, after the ball python grows out of the rub I'm going to buy thanks 👍
Usually what I do is use some disinfectant chemicals like Clorox wipes and sprays. However, after doing so, I to scrub it well with soap and water to remove all of the chemicals and then wash it out and soak it with just water to remove all of the soap. There may be easier ways but I imagine what I do is safe and works.
GoHerping ok thanks mate
I used a pencil box case for a water dish and a sports cone for a hide lol
great vids now I've heard your ball python vs corn snake should I get a corn for my first pet snake? and if so should I just get a heat lamp or just a heat pad if I live in florida
Hillary ishere just a heat pad.
Thx
Hillary ishere make sure you have a reptile thermometer too. So it doesn't too hot.
ok thank u
In my opinion, it depends if you're getting a ball python or corn snake. With a ball python, I can almost guarantee you'll need a heat lamp because they need a hot spot of 90-95 degrees f. Corn snakes need an 85 degree F hot spot or so, so you may be able to get away without one. And when it comes to which one to get, they're both great so I can't choose for you! Corn snakes are slightly easier but ball pythons are still very manageable
I got na question goHerping
Hey Alex great vid and I don't know if you remembered me in other comments.But sometime next year I will get my TH-cam channel!!!!
Yeah, I do. And cool :)
What about hemp bedding
Can i use water bowl i used for frog for my snake?
If you can sanitize it well enough, I'm guessing it's fine
Great vid
Thanks :)
I bet you could put aquarium silicone on the outside of the plastic water bowl or hide then cover it in wood chips or coir. I don't like the look of the resin stuff. It's too much like fake plants. I have not completed our bioactive vivarium yet but I will be trying the plastic tubs. Ty.
Melissa Jones has a good
Will a corn snake need a heat lamp and pad or just one of them?
George Plesu pad is better for snakes either way make sure he has a hot spot and a cold spot😄
Thanks
George Plesu just make sure to put something fire proof on it so it doesn't get burns
I have a heat pad attached to a thermostat to make sure it doesn't get too hot. Always make sure your heat source is connected to a thermostat to prevent any accidental injuries.
Corn snakes don't need heat if ur house is warm
Are there any cheaper alternatives to a terrarium?
And make sure the aquarium is glass some heat sources can melt acrylic enclosures
Do you need a lamp if you already have a heat mat?
Depends on the animal
I just realized that my mom is an artist and she has clay And a kilm and a good assortment of glaze so I could just make a water dish and a hide for free I am so happy that my mom is an artist saving money yeah oh and by the way if you do do the Tupperware thingy would it work to just put it in the dishwasher
Where do you get the mice you feed to the snakes
The Gaming Knight Most pet stores sell frozen mice/pinkies/rats.
Great videos my friend, what does the term 'herping' actually mean?
Herping is when you go out into nature to find, catch, document and learn about wild reptiles and amphibians! Since "herping season" around me is normally from March-September, I haven't been able to make any herping videos since Summer. Just a few more months until I can get back into it :)
GoHerping Oh, cool! Looking forward to those videos :)
hey im in nc too. is it true that if you live in nc you cant have a tortoise or turtle? im interested in buying one
The laws are a bit weird. You're not allowed to own any state or nation-wide endangered or threatened turtles. You can't buy a turtle 4 inches or shorter and I believe there's a limit of 7 wild native non-threatened reptiles. You are also not allowed to release any turtles, native or not, outside. There may be more regulations, however I don't know them off the top of my head.
Sorry if this is invasive, and if it is don't even worry about answering. I live in NC too, specifically cumberland county, and I was wondering if you live near here. Also, I was wondering if any pet/reptile events were going on any time soon around here and how you find out if they are.
for the heat lamps: you can get pretty cheap ones at home depot
I thought of a way to make the edge smooth on a tupperware that you cut, put hot glue around the edge.
true, that works too!
The reason the lamps are cheap is because where you put the bulb is ceramic, it's plastic and it's more prone to starting a fire.
I'm planing to get a ball python and do they need a heat lamp because I watched snake bytes tv and they don't have any heat lamps ? And in there bad advice video they say ball pythons don't need one
I believe Brian from snakebytes heats each room according to the species they're in. You goal is to get the hot spot to about 90 degrees which can sometimes be achieved with just a heat pad, however you may also need a heat lamp to do so.
static viper1324 brian uses heatpads in all cages I think, he says that in many of his vlogs;)
I actually turned a butter bowl into a moist last cold hide for my leopard gecko
You can use a plant vase for the hide '-'
U can buy craft felt instead of reptile carpet for like 25cents
i got a simple desk lamp and stick it on the packaging from the terrarium for my reptile and i bought the heat lamp from walmart, its the perfect temperature every time :D #RECYCLE
Fiona Shepley i have a crested gecko, i need a heat lamp cuz this winter for wer i live is really cold so dont worry
You didn't mention housing/enclosures. Otherwise, everything else was on point. Thanks!
You are awsome
Thanks :D
I mean educational
cool vid
Thanks!
I used a log out of my yard
just to let you know I watch you all the time you are great and very informative thank you for the 10% discount I am going to look for you on instatmgram
Is it ok to switch the substrate (for example, newspaper to paper towel) and can you use napkin?!
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Hello!
For food bowls you can just get cat feeding dishes
Hi
Hello :)
I use my old beer boxes for hides.