Re: 50 Gallon long tank in cold room, what size Lamp?
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Originally Posted by
Friday2214
I have to say that i love this site and i spend alot of time on it. And some of the people here have helped me out with a few things. I spend alot of time reading all the post and old post, and i have to say that some of the things that get posted on here for people just are not true. I think that some people post things THEY like and not what the snake likes. In the post above someones says "snakes hated lamps and have a hard time shedding" I have to say that this is not true. I have used lamps with all my snakes and never had any problems AT ALL with shedding. And how everyone says that the half log hides are junk? Again my snakes have log hides and never had any problems with stress and things like that. And im sure that after i post this i will be bashed but this stuff just is not the case with my snakes.
It is true that you can use lamps and half log hides successfully but many new keepers can't make them work properly.
Heat lamps are a well known cause for bad sheds. It is a FACT that they sap humidity from the air, which is crucial during a shed cycle.
It is a FACT that half log hides are very open and don't provide enough security for some ball pythons. I have seen many people come in here asking why their snake won't eat. Generally they are using half log hides and once they switch to more enclosed hides, the snakes start eating.
So saying that the advice given in this thread is inaccurate. Just because it works fine for you doesn't mean it works fine for everyone. I am not saying that you can't use half logs and you can't use lamps, but if your snake is having problems shedding or it isn't eating, then you should probably reconsider those husbandry decisions.
There are many factors to take in to consideration in regards to husbandry. If you live in a humid environment, chances are using a heat lamp will be just fine. But if you live in michigan like the OP, having a heat lamp is just going to work against you with maintaining humidity.
Re: 50 Gallon long tank in cold room, what size Lamp?
I decided against the light and will resort to insulting all but one face of the tank. I covered the top mesh screen which traps alot of moisture in, and I do not need to spray water at all now.
My 50gallon tank is completely full of hides and branches and drift wood, so I dont believe the snake will feel he is in an open area. He wasnt eating for a while and then I added all the hides and such now he is back to eating.
I will keep monitoring the temperature after I insulate the tank, to see if another UTH is needed or not.
Thanks!
Re: 50 Gallon long tank in cold room, what size Lamp?
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Originally Posted by
patricknolan
I decided against the light and will resort to insulting all but one face of the tank. I covered the top mesh screen which traps alot of moisture in, and I do not need to spray water at all now.
My 50gallon tank is completely full of hides and branches and drift wood, so I dont believe the snake will feel he is in an open area. He wasnt eating for a while and then I added all the hides and such now he is back to eating.
I will keep monitoring the temperature after I insulate the tank, to see if another UTH is needed or not.
Thanks!
I use a lamp during the winter months and if you put it right over the water dish then the humidity should be okay but you do have to fill the dish more often and check humidity daily! I have never had a bad shed with this method!
