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Ball python environment — terrestrial scrubland; POTZ 25–30°C, 50–80% humidity, no special lighting

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Ball python environment

The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).

> Ball python Terrestrial, scrubland 25–30 (77–86) 50–80 NS No C > BS, broad-spectrum lighting (UVB 290–300 nm) essential; NS, no special lighting requirements, although broad-spectrum lighting is still recommended because it is likely to have health benefits.

Source: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_reptile_husbandry.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).

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  • Ball python Terrestrial, scrubland 25–30 (77–86) 50–80 NS No C
  • BS, broad-spectrum lighting (UVB 290–300 nm) essential; NS, no special lighting requirements, although broad-spectrum lighting is still recommended because it is likely to have health benefits.

Sources

Ball python environment — terrestrial scrubland; POTZ 25–30°C, 50–80% humidity, no special lighting
Source document: Merck Veterinary Manual (professional veterinary reference)
Merck Veterinary Manualretrieved 2026-07-28

Verification file: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_reptile_husbandry.txt