The copyright is always something to look for. That's an argument I've had with people before. "It's a new book!" "Ya...but look at the copyright".

Also - keep in mind there are several right ways to do the same thing. There is often no set one way for many care options. Some are obviously constants such as the temps, diet specifics, UVB, etc. Some are what work for you and your set of variable and conditions. What works for one may not necessarily work for someone else.

It really is taking good suggestions from others - applying it - and if it doesn't work - go to the next idea and hope like **** it works!

Before trying any product from the store you haven't tried before - nor have heard of others using with any frequency - take a minute and do the research before purchasing. This will save you money, wasted time, and the possibility of the health of your animals being compromised.

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I think the main points have been made.
Just a quick comment on feeding the ball python in the enclosure. Getting bitten is one of the reasons people tell you not to do it, but some BPs may never bite.
The main reason I feed in a separate container is that I don't want my BP swallowing any of the substrate that sticks to the rat. If you have your BP on newspaper or papertowels, it's safe (for the snake) to feed inside the terrarium. You may or may not get bit by mistake when reaching your hand in later.
If you have loose substrate, you take a risk that your snake could swallow it and get a blockage in his digestive system. This can cause death or be a very expensive thing to treat. (A plastic sweater box is a cheaper/safer alternative all around).
Also if the rat ruptures or bleeds, it's a lot easier to clean up a plastic box than the whole terrarium (especially if he tends to drag his food around while swallowing --like mine does.)
Good luck! Generally I find this forum a good place to start. There are a lot of keepers here that have done the trial and error and research and I have profited from their experience many times. Not that we're all experts, but I think what we have in common is the desire to offer the best care possible for our herps.

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