No hot spot?

You'll be OK. There are many keepers who run them at that heat full time. This is not advised for anyone who hasn't kept balls for a long time, as you really need to understand their signs to determine if/when there's a problem that requires a reduction or increase in temps.

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Originally Posted by BPavery

I have seen breeders do this too. It makes sense. Ball Pythons don't really have "hot spots" in the wild.


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A rock in brush would hold more heat then the brush. That is a hot spot in the wild.

Yeah, and they also a much bigger space in which to thermoregulate.

I don't doubt big breeders are experienced enough to manage to use ambient temps. I also don't doubt that I'm *nowhere near* experienced enough to do it as a regular thing.

I'm pretty confident with these replies that the snake will be okay for a week, though.

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Originally Posted by vangarret2000

A rock in brush would hold more heat then the brush. That is a hot spot in the wild.

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Yes, but Ball Pythons live most of their lives underground and probably would prefer to stay hidden than find a hot spot above ground. The only time they would go find a warm rock is at night when the temps drop below a good ambient temp. I was just trying to prove that Ball Pythons can do fine without a hot spot, especially in a warm room. :)


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