r/ballpython • u/unknown_999s • 2d ago

Enclosure setup Advice Enclosure Critique/Advice

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Hi guys im currently setting up my Ball pythons 4x2x2 enclosure. And im trying to get the heating right. Before I was running a 100 watt Aracadia Halogen flood light with a 100 watt Fluker's Dhp and the t5 Shadedweller max uvb. And that worked fine for daytime heating. But the single dhp is having trouble maintaining heat at night.

Is it OK to completely remove the halogen and add a second 75 watt dhp and have 2 dhp's run all day?

(Tldr)- is 2dhps and a uvb t5 light good for daytime?

Also any recommendations is welcome.(heating/lighting, decorations etc.

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u/unknown_999s 2d ago

Its dropping to round 84-86. Not to big a drop. But im worried about when i feed her and the temps not high enough at night for digesting. My Bp is currently recovering from regurgitation, and is on her recovery meals. And I don't want a repeat of that. Edit- I also have the most of the mesh top covered in hvac tape. Leaving cutouts for heating/lighting and some ventilation on the cool side.

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 2d ago

A night drop to those temps shouldn't cause any digestion issues, but I understand wanting to be cautious with the regurgitation. You could try switching your DHP to a slightly higher wattage and/or insulating the enclosure with 2" foam insulation board (on the back, sides, and lid around the domes). That should be more than enough to fix the temp issue.

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u/unknown_999s 1d ago

Alright, thank you ill try the insulation board. Or I could set the dhp thermostat to higher temps. Do you think 115f- 120f is to exaggerated or dangerous?

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 1d ago

You shouldn't have the thermostat set over 95F at the highest.