Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
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Originally Posted by pugnacious_apbt
It's cool. I had a had hides in there for three weeks and he never used them. He just laid around them. No heat rock. It's a regular slate rock. And the cool sides light doesn't run during the day. it's gets swapped at night with the day light. Temps run about 90-92 hot side. 82-84 cool side. I am having a bit of a prob keeping the humidity up. Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Your temps sound perfect!
I bet your hides were probably too large for him, which is why he probably didn't use them. Was he able to JUST cram himself in them, or were they really roomy?
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
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Originally Posted by crisstyle21
True, but humidity is also a important factor. So I never keep my hotspot in the 90s. I love to have my hotspot around 88-89
It's great that YOU love it having it 88-89, but your snake will love having it 92-94 degrees. I don't have a problem with my humidity - what are you housing yours in that you are having difficulties and have to keep your warm side cooler?
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
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Originally Posted by rabernet
Your temps sound perfect!
I bet your hides were probably too large for him, which is why he probably didn't use them. Was he able to JUST cram himself in them, or were they really roomy?
They were the large half logs by Flukers. Cain's about 4 and a half foot long. Part of him would hang out when he did use them. He stopped using them and would just curl up around them. I dunno. He seems to like just sitting out and watching everything that goes on in my room. Nothing seems to bother him.
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
Half logs are terrible hides and dont offer much in the way of security.
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
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Originally Posted by pugnacious_apbt
They were the large half logs by Flukers. Cain's about 4 and a half foot long. Part of him would hang out when he did use them. He stopped using them and would just curl up around them. I dunno. He seems to like just sitting out and watching everything that goes on in my room. Nothing seems to bother him.
There was actually a really good thread about BPs and hides that was just posted a few days ago--I'll link you :)
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=45693
BPs like hides that are snug from all sides: all around and above. Hides with only one entrance hole is best. The photos in that thread are great examples of just HOW snug!
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
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Originally Posted by rabernet
It's great that YOU love it having it 88-89, but your snake will love having it 92-94 degrees. I don't have a problem with my humidity - what are you housing yours in that you are having difficulties and have to keep your warm side cooler?
92 - 95? Thats to high... The hot side in my breeder tubs run 87-90 (cool side 82-84) if it ever gets hotter they all cram on the cool side. Remember Africa may get HOT but Ball Pythons mostly live in termite mounds UNDERGROUND where it dosent get that hot...
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
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Originally Posted by NextWorldExotics
92 - 95? Thats to high... The hot side in my breeder tubs run 87-90 (cool side 82-84) if it ever gets hotter they all cram on the cool side. Remember Africa may get HOT but Ball Pythons mostly live in termite mounds UNDERGROUND where it dosent get that hot...
Too high according to who? I said 92-94 (but what's one degree?). That's what Adam has been keeping his temps at for years, and whose advice I've followed since I've had my snakes. Who better to take advice from than someone who's kept theirs successfully for 20+ years with those temps? They do great and eat every week with those temps. I think you'll find that most of the keepers here also use 82-84 on the cool side and 92-94 on the warm side with great results. :)
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
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Originally Posted by rabernet
Too high according to who? I said 92-94 (but what's one degree?). That's what Adam has been keeping his temps at for years, and whose advice I've followed since I've had my snakes. Who better to take advice from than someone who's kept theirs successfully for 20+ years with those temps? They do great and eat every week with those temps. I think you'll find that most of the keepers here also use 82-84 on the cool side and 92-94 on the warm side with great results. :)
No problem, not trying to cause an argument... but if you talk ot most of the largest breeders out there they will tell you over 90 is to high... But if it has been working for you and others, the by all means keep it going. If its not broken dont fix it! :)
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
Welcome to the forum! Cain's a major cutie!! :sweeet:
Being a first time owner I'm sure you'll learn alot from this site! Everyone's always willing to help. (as you can tell so far :) )
A little off topic but nice sig. I'd sure love to see some pix of your bullies also!
I <3 pb's! :D
Re: Just Introducing Myself And Cain
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Originally Posted by NextWorldExotics
No problem, not trying to cause an argument... but if you talk ot most of the largest breeders out there they will tell you over 90 is to high... But if it has been working for you and others, the by all means keep it going. If its not broken dont fix it! :)
NERD's book recommends 88-95 degrees for the warm side (or basking side). So, at least one of the largest breeders recommends warmer temps. :)
