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Snakes do not NEED uvb to process calcium, but many people, including myself, have found that some uvb can definitely increase the overall health and natural behavior of the snake. But make sure it is not a strong UVB output, no more than what is rated normally 5.0 (5%), 2.0 (2%) would be even better.

And, I'm not sure of the type of bulb you have, but 99% of all the fluorescent bulbs produce no UVB at all, including most plant grow lights, aquarium lights, and coral lights. It will very clearly state that is a UVB bulb, and the amount of uvb output it can produce.

Snakes DO NOT need UV or UVB but the do need heat / warmth ... from a bulb , what you have to have is an incandescent , metal domed or shop light fixture with a CERAMIC socket ( nothing plastic ) with an Inline Dimmer Switch to regulate the temps , also to have a warm and warmer zone and a hiding place for Ball Pythons which can & prefer warm temps up to 90 degree's... and LOW humidity as they are desert snakes, preferring the dry side of things, too much humidity causes them illness and possible death ! Also have a dual thermometer in any reptile habitat, one that tells of humidity & warmth, place nearest to there the snake live most , usually the middle or bottom of the habitat. Take Care ... any other info you want go to eastbayvivarium.com experts on most if not all reptiles !

No heat mats or heat rocks where the reptile can LAY on them .. bad, bad and more bad , can burn & kill them if they malfunction and overheat while the reptile is laying on them !!!

I think what you're describing is ok but it sounds like you're making the enclosure hotter at night and the temps should be dropping overnight. Am I correct here:

Heat mat on 24 hrs

UVB light on during daylight hours

Red light on overnight

If this is what you're doing I would keep the lights on during the day and turn both off at night and then keep the UTH on 24 hours. Even though you don't need UVB lighting, it's certainly not going to Hurt your snake to have low level UVB and it can actually be beneficial for their day/night cycle.

The most important thing here though is you get your temps correct. You want a hot spot of 90-92 degrees. Your heat mat and night light should be on the same side and this is the warm side. Your cool side should be btw 78-80 and the ambient temps should be btw 80-85 degrees. Get a temp gun or good thermometer and find out what your temps are. Get a thermostat for the heat mat - theyre dangerous if they're not regulated. Amazon sells cheap, efficient ones for $30 (called hydrofarm thermostats).

Good luck!

An under tank heater on no account a warmth rock is the main needed warmth source for just about any snake. even nevertheless ball pythons do require a greater ambient air temperature than some species. maximum care sheets and snake care publications variety from 80 5-ninety tiers F. positioned the thermostat close to the substrate on the backside (approximately 4 inches above it) on the tip faraway from the mild or no remember if it incredibly is a tank under 30g (no longer cautioned for an grownup ball python) interior the middle. If it keeps getting over ninety swap to a lesser watt, possibly seventy 5? you in addition to mght might desire to video show that they require a greater humidity and a hygrometer would not injury. 60-70% humidity is favored yet puzzling to maintain so regularly occurring tank misting is mandatory. you choose your substrate humid yet no longer damp, you do no longer choose musty bedding! If changing wattage isn't working attempt elevating or reducing the situation of the mild above the tank.