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About Kevin L. Ogle
Expertise
I can answer almost any question regarding snake husbandry, feeding, general care, handling, etc. I have some experience with geckos and bearded dragons. I cannot answer questions regarding breeding or venomous reptiles.

Experience
I have over 10 years experience in snake husbandry. Currently, I have the following (Children's Python, Brazilian Rainbow Boa, Western Hognose, Olive Python, 2 Macklot's Pythons, D'Albert's Python, 2 Carpet Pythons, 2 Royal (Ball) Pythons, California King, Green Tree Python, Amazon Tree Boa). While I have no formal training in Herpetology, I can help most folks keep their snakes healthy and happy.

Education/Credentials
AAS in Electronic Engineering (Tennessee)
The Logistics Institute (Georgia Tech)

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Snakes - Ball Python in his water?

Expert: Kevin L. Ogle - 11/2/2009

Question
My ball python has a rather large enclosure. He's about one year old. On one corner I have a heat bulb over a rock, and next to that there is a tunnel with a heat pad underneath. Two questions!

1.) Is this too much heat?
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2.) Is it alright that lately he perches across the ledge of his water dish and leaves his rear end submerged? (It is a rather large water dish, I'd say it's four inches deep and six inches either direction.)

I'm sorry. I try to learn as much as I can to take care of my snake but sometimes I just have a question.

Answer
As long as the snake can choose a hot side and a cool side and the ambient temp is between 80 and 85 (or a reasonable gradient between the two), I'd say the heat is just fine. Make sure you have the humidity correct as well. I would say that it is fine that he perches that way. As long as he is eating good, I would not worry too much. The first sign (75% of the time) that something is wrong? They quit eating for an extended period of time.

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