Temp of snake?

Hi, if i used a laser temp gun to measure the temperature of my ball python what should it ideally be? Also i assume the minimum it should be would be in the low 80s?
Thanks guys.

they might be running a bit cooler than that but yeah that's what i'd expect.

they get their body heat from their surroundings, so they will be the temperature of their environment.

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

they might be running a bit cooler than that but yeah that's what i'd expect.

they get their body heat from their surroundings, so they will be the temperature of their environment.

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Thank you. I assume the max temp it should be would be in the low 90s?

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Originally Posted by Neilp

Thank you. I assume the max temp it should be would be in the low 90s?

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i would assume so, yes. :)

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

i would assume so, yes. :)

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Cheers mate

Interesting question, I've never actually temped one of my snakes...

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

Interesting question, I've never actually temped one of my snakes...

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neither have i!

I measure my GTP to ensure she is staying a good temp while in quarantine and if I need to soak one of the snakes to get the water temp close to their surface temp of their body.

Everyone has their temps preference over the years I have significantly dropped mine, I started of with 80/82 and 90/92 and now I am at 76/78 and 86/88, and most of the year I don't even provide a hot spot just ambient temp at 84/85

Find what works for you and your animal.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Everyone has their temps preference over the years I have significantly dropped mine, I started of with 80/82 and 90/92 and now I am at 76/78 and 86/88, and most of the year I don't even provide a hot spot just ambient temp at 84/85

Find what works for you and your animal.

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That’s what I’ve been doing lately also.
They seem very comfortable and content at these temps


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