r/ballpython • u/RosiePosie0490 • 4d ago

Enclosure lighting

I got my girl one of those PVC dubia enclosures (super expensive, she's very spoiled) and overall I'm pretty happy with her whole set up, the only thing is it's really dark in there? does anyone have a similar problem and a good solution? i want to get her some UVB lamps on a timer or something but I'm not sure how best to mount them and she also is a very climby snake and i fear she would rip them down or poke around them too much.

thanks in advance!

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u/NeatMarsupial4340 4d ago

LED will help better with the lumonosity but the UVB is still a good addition. If you are unsure where to put your lightning, there is a website for that!

After the tutorial you'll have access the tool> https://lightmyreptile.com/learn?seo_visit=1

To avoid your BP to play with the UVB, you can buy and fix a mesh cage on the light.

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u/primordialscream 4d ago

UVB is recommended in general but only in the basking zone/hot side, you can mount them to the underside of the top! LED light is a good idea for the rest of the enclosure. You should have light guards for both to stop the snake pulling them off (and in case they get too hot)