Why do BP's do this?

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Originally Posted by soy.lor.n

I'd say that depends on the dimmer. If it can get a lightbulb down to being off, then it should be able to do the same with a UTH. I'm using one right now (we have a thermostat we'll probably hook up this weekend, but just haven't wanted to bother her with it yet...) and it works just fine. The one I have has a little slider thing which includes an off setting
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That is true, some dimmers are very sensitive while others are not. If the temperature in the room where the enclosure is located changes frequently, the dimmer requires constant adjustment, but if the temps are fairly constant, dimmers can work pretty well.

My biggest issue with using a dimmer is the unreliable nature of them, so I can't go anywhere over-night with one hooked up incase the temps go up while I'm gone. That is why I gave up on them and bought a Ranco.

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Originally Posted by 51-50 Python

lol okay i dont buy that at all.. how can a BP go months without any heat or water? it wouldent have any energy to eat or even move and it would probably die the first month.. and if this is true then why would you keep your snake like that for months?

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Well you really don't have to "buy it" because I'm not selling it to you, just thought you might wanna know. I couldn't tell you why that person kept their snake in those conditions, probably for the same reason you keep your lamp inside the tank, which from what you have said is because there hasn't been any symptoms that he's being harmed. We took this snake in as a rescue so hopefully with him having the proper conditions now he will be ok. Good luck with your snake.

some snakes just like to go for a swim. in the BP book, it says BPs like to soak sometimes. Often for no reason other than they like it. If there are no mites and the humidity is good, there shouldnt be much to worry about. My BP is bathing right now. He is at perfect humidity and perfect temp. Sometimes he just likes a little variation.