Diamond Python

[davo2121]

Hi all,
I am relatively new to the snake world and I have just bought my first snake (diamond Python)
She is so cute (for a snake anyway) and I just wanted to find out how often I should look at feeding her (6 - 8 weeks old) and I have read many Threads and posts and I believe I am correct in saying that for the heating I should be using a heat pad only at one end of the container.
What end does the water go and do I need to have UV. I have vent holes in the side of the clip container and a couple of logs/toilets rolls for her to climb in........Is there anything I am missing???

Thanks for any help in advance.............

 

[tenacres1100]

feed her every 7 days that way you can do it the same time each week.
heatmat on 1/3 off the click clack

 

[pythons73]

The water container should be in the cool end.When it comes to UV,ppl say they need it,the other half say they Dont.When it comes to Diamonds,imo i think they a couple hours each day would be sufficent.Dont foget photos,they are always appreciated.....

 

[AM Pythons]

ive never used uv for snakes (more for lizards from what ive heard) i have diamonds and carpet and stimsoni's, i do take my snakes outside once a week and "sun" them though

 

[davo2121]

Thank you everyone.......I appreciate the advise....I will put some pictures on in the next day or so.

Tatt2tony how long do you leave them in the sun for?? approx anyway........

 

[brycehf]

Congrats, Diamond Pythons are awesome.
I have mine under UV Light but i dont think it is needed but i do it with all my reptiles. But yeah after she settles in and eating well, take her out for a sunning as tatt2tony suggested.

Good luck and welcome.

 

[davo2121]

Thanks brycehf and the others for all your help..............I am going home soon to feed her for my first time not her and I'm sure that should be interesting as I have not seen a snake feed before..........so see what it is all about......

 

[barbed_wire_dove]

good luck with your little fella!
you'll fall in love, if you havent already. hehe.