Insulation

So, here's this: Our temps soared to the low 90's for the past 3 days and the ambient temps in tubs and cages only went to 86F. I have them surrounded by rigid insulation which is, I still think, a good thing to do. (We don't have air conditioning and won't get air conditioning.) I wonder if it was the insulation that moderated my temps?
In the winter (isn't it going into the winter now?) you might want to look into a radiant heat panel since that will warm the tank bottom as well as keep the ambient temps up. RHP's are just as good for ball pythons as belly heat.

I think I will be looking into insulation, you are right, I think it is a good option. Mind if I PM you with questions on it??

I believe radiant heat panels are not sold down here... I had the hardest time finding a UTH, the pet store had to have it shipped from another country... :( wouldn't a light be another option for me? I mean, if it dries out the enclosure, it will not be an issue at all as humidity here's always above 80% no matter what... nad it'll help me keep my temps up in the cold side...

In florida the temps can soar in the summer to 100 degrees as well. I know a breeder here that has no ac in one of his ball pythons areas he uses fans. The snakes are of course in the shade (inside) and the air moving keeps them from getting to hot. He has no problems that I know about, I would think as long as your enclosure is not in the sun, you have a fan circulating air and a big enough water bowl for the snake to get in if needed they should be fine. Winter is what i would worry about.

Thank you kelly, winter worries me a lot, but I find it easier to increase temps than to decrease them, I know that no matter how cold it gets, I can get them up with a 2nd UTH and a 2nd thermostat... summer worried me because I had always heard of people having problems keeping temps up, not down... thanks kelly, the fan idea is a great idea and a cheap one too :)