temperature ?!

[arnau666]

if i have 80-83 F during day do i still need for a heat mat to reach 86-88F ? he is like 10 months old .
thank you

[toyota89]

Yes they need to be able to thermal regulate. What's the night time temperature?

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[KMG]

I give mine a hotspot of 85 with the rest of the cage at 80. Some use the hotspot often and others don't.

If you have a uth with a tstat your blood may enjoy having it available. There are plenty of keepers that do not provide belly heat and their collections thrive just fine. As long as you keep an ambient temp around 80 to 85 your snake should be happy. Some keepers have even had 90 degree hotspots for their blood without any issues. Keep in mind that a hotspot is surface temp not ambient.

Kara and Ryans site has alot if info that helped me when I got my first blood. Check it out. http://bloodpythons.com/cms/index.ph...ces/intro.html

[JoeNapoli]

if housing is large enough (height wise) it will have that range of temps 24/7 without any effort on ur part

[KMG]

if housing is large enough (height wise) it will have that range of temps 24/7 without any effort on ur part

I don't understand what your trying to say.

[JoeNapoli]

I don't understand what your trying to say.

in a tub of ~3' height the temp dif betw bottom & top will have a range of >few degrees, esp via keeping a large water receptacle in one corner, the temp can be lowest there ~80 and then objects/material inside the housing (e.g mound of substrate, hides, bark, branches, etc) can provide a platform near the top of the housing where the temp can be >85... Set-ups like this require more space, time, & $ investment vs racks, and so are not feasible for collectors

[KMG]

in a tub of ~3' height the temp dif betw bottom & top will have a range of >few degrees, esp via keeping a large water receptacle in one corner, the temp can be lowest there ~80 and then objects/material inside the housing (e.g mound of substrate, hides, bark, branches, etc) can provide a platform near the top of the housing where the temp can be >85... Set-ups like this require more space, time, & $ investment vs racks, and so are not feasible for collectors

My bloods are either in their hides or burrowed in the substrate. I have never had one show interest in climbing. The setup you are describing does not sound very well suited for a blood python and is not addressing the question of the op. It sounds more like a setup for a arboreal snake.

Do your bloods climb?

If this is the setup you are using with them post a pic. I'm interested to see it.

I keep my big girl in a 48*24*15 pvc cage and have three smaller ones in a rack system.

[JoeNapoli]

My bloods are either in their hides or burrowed in the substrate. I have never had one show interest in climbing. The setup you are describing does not sound very well suited for a blood python and is not addressing the question of the op. It sounds more like a setup for a arboreal snake.

Do your bloods climb?

If this is the setup you are using with them post a pic. I'm interested to see it.

I keep my big girl in a 48*24*15 pvc cage and have three smaller ones in a rack system.

It does in fact address the question. It demonstrates how a setup can eliminate the need for a heat pad while still creating a temp range. Yes my bloods climb up mounds of cypress mulch. Some of them, sometimes, also hide/burrow. No pic but time permitting I will make a short vid. 48 24 15 is nice, much better than many that are cramped into drawers. I've used many cages like that on & off over the last 30+ years. Tubs are cheaper, lighter, easier to move, and offer more depth/height. Cages are more aesthetically pleasing, and offer visual access thru glass.

[Orange Python]

I would suggest having a hot side and a cool side, for thermoregulation. Hot side should be 86-89 cool side should be 83-85. The heating pad is alright to use as well. Good luck with your B

[arnau666]

thanks for your help ,i will use the heat pad ! i will do a check up with the heat pad and see what temps i get.
tomorrow i get the blood and i will come with pics.
lol wish me luck .... my 1st snake