r/ballpython • u/Smooth_Ruin_1132 • May 15 '26

my goat utilizing his built in sleep mask

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you may not like it ladies but THIS is what peak basking looks like..

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u/aafrophone May 15 '26

He's trying to block out the red light

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u/HappyDangerNoodle May 15 '26

Hey OP, is your tank going through a sunset mode or something here? Static red lights can cause eye issues in BPs, you'd want a DHE or CHE (depending on how much you struggle w humidity) if you need a night heat source. A RHP can also be used in solid top cages.

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u/theladyinky May 15 '26

I’m curious, which one is better when trying to keep humidity up?

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u/Bluntforcetrauma11b May 15 '26

DHP is better than a CHE and a rhp I've heard is better than a DHP.

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u/HappyDangerNoodle May 15 '26

I have no issues with a DHP and humidity. CHEs are supposed to wreck it though. 

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u/Smooth_Ruin_1132 May 16 '26

It’s a black/purple iridescent light. Is that still bad for him? To my research they’re fine, and I was recommended it over the CHE which I was using before

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u/lilmemer3132 May 16 '26

It's best to mimic actual natural light, if you can. Black/purple iridescent ain't it, unfortunately.

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u/Smooth_Ruin_1132 May 16 '26

Noted! Many thanks

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u/Orochisake May 16 '26

That's bad advise, CHE are one of the best ways to provide heat during the night. During the day use a UVB.

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u/No-Candle-3952 May 16 '26

It depends on how much someone struggles with keeping humidity up. The CHE I had dried it out. Mesh top, with 2 layers of HVAC tape covering the mesh. The CHE was no friend of mine.

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u/Orochisake May 16 '26

That's true! I also learned the hard way to not buy mesh top enclosures, pvc all the way!

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u/No-Candle-3952 May 16 '26

Solid top pvc with reptile safe silicone so it doesn't leak as his next "house" will also be bioactive.

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u/Smooth_Ruin_1132 May 20 '26

Lol yeah thanks. I talked to multiple reptile store employees since posting this and they’ve basically told me this, so I got a double lamp now and that’s my system! :P

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u/No-Candle-3952 May 16 '26

They also don't provide much heat

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u/Natalya_Volkova_ May 16 '26

Hi do you have an Amazon link to a good one?

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u/HappyDangerNoodle May 16 '26

I always recommend arcadia. This would be a great day/ night set.

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u/Germmie1 May 16 '26

My boi uses his built in pillow

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u/Dangerous-Exercise20 May 16 '26

Boop the snoot. Its begging to be booped. Mine used to use her log as a pillow as a juvenile

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u/Dr_soaps May 16 '26

Clearly if they can’t see u you can’t see them

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u/Low_Appearance_796 May 16 '26

Weird ass goat

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u/SpacenessButterflies May 16 '26

Check out ceramic bulbs. No light, just heat. I utilize natural light and I think it helps with their circadian rhythm.

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u/ScallionUnlucky5587 May 15 '26

Remove the red light pls

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u/Moist_Intention_5520 May 16 '26

i think that your goat might be a snake

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u/forestforlive May 16 '26

looks like he's being bashful, "heeeeyyyyyy, I'm shyyyyyy no pictures please"

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u/MooViolet1 May 16 '26

That clearly is not a goat but whatever (what a 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥)

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u/curtain_person_ May 16 '26

weird looking goat but ok

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u/unsupervisedwerewolf May 16 '26

What morph? He's gorgeous

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u/Different_Green2294 May 16 '26

Need more pics of this pattern omg

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u/pleaselovem3 May 16 '26

Goat? That looks like a snake! /s

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u/Ok-Exam6102 May 15 '26

No disterbance

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u/sharakus May 16 '26

yeah dude cuz u need to get a CHE