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Two of the books that I picked up on BP's when I got the snake said that I should have the temperature drop at night, yet all I read on this site indicates tht I should keep it consistent all the time (unless breeding). I have a timer set on my Thermostat to the heater that cuts the heater off for several hours overnight. I guess I should remove the timer and have the heat stay consistent. Also I see the accu-rite is recommended for proper measurement of humidity & heat. They say they are at Walmart, any idea what section of the store?

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Originally Posted by Ed Chisholm

Two of the books that I picked up on BP's when I got the snake said that I should have the temperature drop at night, yet all I read on this site indicates tht I should keep it consistent all the time (unless breeding). I have a timer set on my Thermostat to the heater that cuts the heater off for several hours overnight. I guess I should remove the timer and have the heat stay consistent. Also I see the accu-rite is recommended for proper measurement of humidity & heat. They say they are at Walmart, any idea what section of the store?

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Well Ed I'm gonna go with the thermometer section of the store. I'm just kidding, it's my nature to be facetious( thats my big word of the day). That's actually a good question. I'd like to tell you the knowledgeable people at wal-mart will point you straight there (but they won't because they don't know.) I asked 4 or 5 people then went on an acurite quest. Try back in the home/hardware in my wallyworld thats back by the back restrooms. Good luck and be careful, If your wal-mart is anything like mine you'll need it.

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Originally Posted by Ed Chisholm

Two of the books that I picked up on BP's when I got the snake said that I should have the temperature drop at night, yet all I read on this site indicates tht I should keep it consistent all the time (unless breeding). I have a timer set on my Thermostat to the heater that cuts the heater off for several hours overnight. I guess I should remove the timer and have the heat stay consistent. Also I see the accu-rite is recommended for proper measurement of humidity & heat. They say they are at Walmart, any idea what section of the store?

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Unfortunately some books are rather out of date on current husbandry methods, Ed. From all I learned from the experienced folks here and have ever done myself, night drops are unnecessary. The only time you want to fiddle with their temps is during breeding season and that's only to cool adults to encourage courting and breeding behaviours.

Acu-Rites are usually found either in hardware or in or around the garden or outdoor weather station areas of most WalMarts. I've heard lately though they are getting hard to find so also check Lowe's and Home Depot for a similar product though under a different brand name. If you need a picture of what you are looking for just holler.

My walmart no longer carries thermometers with probes (bummer!) so I have to make due with the ones from my work (Home Depot). Its always good if you can get your hands on one that can multi task with indoor/outdoor temp and humidity measuring, that way you know ambient temps, surface temps as well as humidity. Most hardware stores carry some version as Joanna mentioned.

Well if all else fails and you can't locate an Acu-Rite or something very similar try googling for Chaney Instruments. If memory serves they are the manufacturers of the Acu-Rite indoor/outdoor thermometer.

Jo,

Target actually has a decent Thermometer/hygrometer with probe. -Smiles.-

Once again, you all have been very helpful. I will give it a shot. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Melicious

Jo,

Target actually has a decent Thermometer/hygrometer with probe. -Smiles.-

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Excellent thanks! Is it in the range of the others (around $10 or so) and what's the brand name hon?

Hello all. I followed the advice that you all provided, and I made some changes to my BP's habitat. I took a new picture, located here: http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/.../2/habitat.jpg
I now have two identical hides, one on the cool side, one on the warm side. I have a accu-rite thermometer & hydrometer. I mounted the temperature probe next to the heat control probe on the hot side on the tank floor (under substrate). The tree is gone, but I left her branch for help shedding (have seen her usining in in the past). I am in the process of tweaking the settings, but so far after one night I have the following readings. Hot side is averaging 89 degrees (86 - 92) depending on the heating element going off and on. The cold side stays right about 72 degrees. The humidity started high around 70%, but I am getting it lower. This morning it was at 66%.

I purchased the accu-rite at Lowe's, it was only $12.00.

Still looking for advice to ensure our snake is happy & healthy.

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Originally Posted by Ed Chisholm

Hello all. I followed the advice that you all provided, and I made some changes to my BP's habitat. I took a new picture, located here: http://www.ball-pythons.net/gallery/.../2/habitat.jpg
I now have two identical hides, one on the cool side, one on the warm side. I have a accu-rite thermometer & hydrometer. I mounted the temperature probe next to the heat control probe on the hot side on the tank floor (under substrate). The tree is gone, but I left her branch for help shedding (have seen her usining in in the past). I am in the process of tweaking the settings, but so far after one night I have the following readings. Hot side is averaging 89 degrees (86 - 92) depending on the heating element going off and on. The cold side stays right about 72 degrees. The humidity started high around 70%, but I am getting it lower. This morning it was at 66%.

I purchased the accu-rite at Lowe's, it was only $12.00.

Still looking for advice to ensure our snake is happy & healthy.

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Sounds like your on your way to a happy healthy snake.

Best thing now is to just let you animal acclimate to it new enviroment for a week or so before you handle or feed.

Best of luck