Heating.

[snake_lady83]

I'm having trouble keeping the cool side of my snake's tub at the right temperature. I was wondering what has worked well for you guys/gals. My husband's already mentioned that we can't afford for the electric bill to hit the roof, but I'm not letting my baby get sick . That's just not going to happen. Any advice will be a help.

-Hannah

[mmchoppers]

OK, I was having this problem just recently. You have a couple of options that I can think of right now:
1. Space Heater- get one thats really safe
or
2. Another UTH or heat device- but then you gotta buy another T-stat, unless you have one that can control multiple output temps.
or
3. put your snake(s) in a room that doesnt get too cold- My Dad's house is always around 70, so I insulated one of the closets to convert it into a snake room.

hope that helps

[snake_lady83]

Sounds good...is 75-78 too cool or will that be ok? The temperature isn't really chilly, no drafts or anything. I just don't want it to get too "cool" for her.


-Hannah

[mmchoppers]

Well according to most caresheets, below 75 is bad. 82-84 is recommended if you want your snake to stay it the best health...

[snake_lady83]

Ok. Thanks for the advice.