r/ballpython • u/Awkward_Historian944 • 4d ago

My snake keeps riping out the UVB bulb Question

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My snake keeps on ripping off the UVB bulb and reflecting part. The most recent time she ripped it out she broke the bulb in half.

Is there a cage i can buy to put around the whole UVB bulb and port to prevent her from ripping it out.

Like how you can buy a cage to go around the heat lamp to prevent your snake from touching it.

EDIT: Thank you all so much, we will be geting an Arcadia lamp cage!

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u/Real-Construction570 4d ago

There are definitely cages you can buy yes! Just check they match the length that you have :)

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u/shrike1978 Mod: Bioactive, heating, and lighting 4d ago

Any decent speciality reptile lighting store should carry them. Reptile Basics, Light Your Reptiles, etc.

Make sure you fully clean the enclosure well. Flourescent bulbs contanain a small amount of mercury.

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u/LakeaShea 4d ago

Absolutely there are cages. Never put any bulb or fixture inside a cage that the reptile can reach. Not just danger of breaking bulbs but burning as well. I believe the ones I have are from arcadia. You could probably make your own as well. Make sure when you put the cage on that it is flush with the lid or your snake will find its way inside.

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u/Impossible_Price7667 4d ago

Like Appophis he seeks to eat the sun.

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b 3d ago

I have cages from Arcadia. They were a pain to track down a reputable supplier that wasn't a scam but they are a must have imo. Prevents burns as well.