Hi everyone, newbie here. I was just wondering if anyone could help me setting up a home for a Stimson's python. I am waiting for my reptile license to come through and I thought I'd use the next couple of weeks to buy all the supplies and setting everything up before I start looking for a snake. I am hoping to pick up a terrarium similar to this later this week (second hand off gumtree). Dimensions are 65cm x 45cm x 30cm. I am okay with acquiring the hiding spots for my new buddy, the substrate, the food, the water bowl and a basking branch/log.
The parts I am stuck on are the heating light and uv light. I would like to get something that automatically turns on and off and regulates the temperature. I also read it needs to be setup so the snake can't burn itself? How would I position the lamp in this type of tank? Also how many watts would the lamp need to be? If you could possibly link to where to buy the items you recommend that would be very helpful. Thank you in advance for your help.
The parts I am stuck on are the heating light and uv light. I would like to get something that automatically turns on and off and regulates the temperature. I also read it needs to be setup so the snake can't burn itself? How would I position the lamp in this type of tank? Also how many watts would the lamp need to be? If you could possibly link to where to buy the items you recommend that would be very helpful. Thank you in advance for your help.