Western Hognose Burrowing and Thermoregulation
Just cleaned tubs today. The past few days I've been experimenting with hognose heat gradients- instead of a hot and cool side, have the whole tub/tank heated from the bottom with a UTH, and just have a very thick layer of bedding (3 inches or so), so that they burrow to thermoregulate. Obviously wouldn't work with a BP or something similar, but it really seems to be effective for these guys. Using my temp gun, it's showing 80-83 on top of the bedding, and then 90-92 against the plastic. Watching their behavior, sometimes they burrow down (Or clear a section to get to the bottom), and other times (Most of the time) they lay on top. I'm keeping some like this, and some the classically accepted ways.
Anyone see any problems with this? Thoughts? So far it seems to be working well.
Re: Western Hognose Burrowing and Thermoregulation
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NH93
My only worry would be if somehow the thermostats got unplugged and it heated up the entire tub. I don't know if that would ever happen, but that is my only concern!
Neat idea :oops:
Since the uth plugs into a thermostat if it was unplugged the uth would cut off and cool the hotspot.
Re: Western Hognose Burrowing and Thermoregulation
I think it's a really cool idea, and definitely favors their burrowing habits. I'd be very interested to see how this little experiment plays out. Keep us posted!!