Temperature!

OK, just got a ball python and the basking spot is 87.8* at the moment and all around its about 82* im getting a different thermometer and hygrometer tomorrow so i just want to know if thats ok for tonight??? thx:snake:

Should be fine

Just try and get that hot spot bumped up to around 92-94 as soon as you can

Thank you so much! I will try to bump up that temperature!:snake:

As long as you have a 88-92 arm side your Golden

THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH! i got the new thermometers and they now read...
ambient: 80*
basking spot: 93-94*
:snake:

I dont want to thread jack but this does relate to the topic, Should there be a basking spot 24/7? Just got my ball today and wondered if i should turn the heat pad off at night?

Yes, the temps should be constant 24/7.