I'm having some difficulty trying to get my ball python's temperature just rightI have a heat mat under the cage and a ceramic heat emitterThe cold side is constantly around 72-75, which from what I've read is too coldNow the hot side, ugh, I cannot figure outIf I just use the ceramic heat, the hot side is around 83, which, also from what I read, is too coldIf I use both the ceramic heat and the heat mat, it's way too hotI currently don't have a thermostat for my heating matI just dropped over $200 for the snake and all the supplies so I'll have to wait a few weeks so I can get paidAny tips on how to get the cold side warmer and the warm side properly regulated?
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I've never seen health issues result from low temps until they dropped below 70F for an extended period of timeSo, although I'd say you're safe, I do agree your cold side is a little chillyI keep my ambient at 75F with no problems (my bp's tend to prefer it)That said, I wouldn't recommend dropping below this, and keeping your ambient between 75F-80F Your basking would be more suitable as a warm side tempThe optimal digestion temp is 83F, and so keep this constant for nowBy raising your basking/warm side too much, your snake will risk proper thermoregulation from being bakedNow to your actual question: How large is your UTH? Are you using some form of external regulating device? If not, buy a $20 lamp dimmer from your local hardware storeThis will help control how much energy the UTH is receiving, so you can regulate how warm the heat mat becomesIt's not as reliable or accurate as a commercialized rheostat, but it's better than nothing, and will help you achieve the basking temp you needYou may want to try two ceramic heat emitters (regulated by an external device) for both sides of the enclosureI've never personally tried this and I assume you are housing your snake in a tank- I hate working with tanks, they hold no heat at allFor my BCI's who require higher ambient a than my room is set to, I use radiant heat panels to boost both he ambient and warm endI assume two ceramics may work similarlyYou have to be really careful with bp'sProlonged exposure to temps above 95F will essentially turn their minds to mush (permanently damaging their organs/brain)Anything ~110F will result in thermal burnsIt is imperative that we do not guess temps with these guys Dial therms and hygrometers are wildly inaccurateI only use digital therms/hygrometers and a temp gun from the hardware storeBest of luckI've seen ball python in worse conditions and pull through with only slight turbulence, but if we aren't careful it isn't difficult to seriously harm these guysTake care.
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