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ReptiFiles’ Ball Python Starter Kit
For your convenience, we have put together a list of supplies that ReptiFiles personally recommends for the health of your new pet ball python, as well as your own peace of mind. In other words, we did the shopping for you! 😉 Just pick one option from or click the link for every category.
- Enclosure (front-opening)
- Hatchling (up to 300g) — 20″x11″x13″)
- Juvenile or small adult male (under 3′ long) — 40 gal (36”x18”x18”) minimum
- Adult (over 3′ long) — 120 gal (48” x 24” x 24”) minimum
- 2% UVB bulb
- 24″ UVB light fixture
- 75w reptile heat bulb (required wattage may vary)
- Heat lamp with ceramic socket
- Substrate
- Sphagnum moss
- Heavy water bowl
- Hides/Caves (at least 2)
- Enrichment items: thick branches, plants, cork logs, flat rocks, etc.
- Infrared temperature gun
- Digital thermometer/hygrometer
- Calcium supplement
- Multivitamin
- Appropriately-sized frozen rats or Reptilinks
- Feeding tongs
- Digital kitchen scale
Approximate cost before prey or ball python purchase: $280-$680 USD
Keep in mind that everything should be purchased and set up BEFORE you get the snake. This will save you a lot of stress, and does your new pet a big favor, too.
I also recommend finding an experienced reptile veterinarian in your area. It’s always better to do a little bit of research when nothing’s wrong than to find yourself in a panic when your pet gets sick or injured. Start here: ReptiFiles Reptile Vet Directory
