Constant Or Variable

Constant Or Variable Heat you vote to tell.

My temps are 24x7 - no nightly drops

Another constant though is a thermal gradient and a hide on both the warm and cool side

the only time u could use a variable (note the could) is in breeding females

hiwever in my tank there is a 2-3 degree overall drop at night cause of my room

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Originally Posted by Chad T.

Constant Or Variable Heat you vote to tell.

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You have one snake ... constant. Night time drop is only asking for problems.

-adam

I keep temperatures constant 24/7. The natural tempurature drop in the ambient temperature in the whole house when the lights go out does provide a 1-2 deg drop in the ambient temperature in the enclosure(drops from 84 to 82), but the thermostat is set to keep a temp of 94 on the warm side all the time. That drop only occurs because I have no control over it....if I had the control, it would not drop.

hey daniel, you can control the ambient temps. if you have your snakes in a room or area that you can heat and cool. i keep my room around 81-82 even if the temps drop in the house with a seperate room heater. i actually have the ac vent opened slightly to bring in cool air, so the heat doesn't build up too much in the summer and the heater will come on sometimes.



vaughn

ya vaughn...I have thought of doing that before....but I figured a 1-2 degree drop from my constant temp settings is not worth the trouble of setting that up. My temps stay at 84/94 during the day, but once I turn the lights off in the room the temp goes to 82/92. Should I really worry about that much a temp drop, those are still pretty good temps?

i don't think 1-2 deg is a big deal as long as it doesn't get too cold. keeping the room/area really stable helps alot with cage temps and humidity. plus if you plan on breeding being able to control temps and cycle properly will help alot.


vaughn

Here is a question for yall. If the constant temp is the best, How in the world can I achieve this if I am having to use a heat lamp as part of my sorce for heat. Should I go with all IR and get rid of that regular bulb. I realize I shouldn't leave the regular light on all day and night, so whats a feller to do? If all IR is the way, what wattage bulb should I use. I have a 55 gal tank, 48"long, 12.5"wide around 19" or so deep. I am now using a 60W regular bulb during the day and a 50W IR bulb at night. These are also used in conjunction with ha regular heating pad under the tank.

Help please.
Ray

thermostats are the way to get and keep constant temps 24/7.



vaughn

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Originally Posted by pumba

Here is a question for yall. If the constant temp is the best, How in the world can I achieve this if I am having to use a heat lamp as part of my sorce for heat. Should I go with all IR and get rid of that regular bulb. I realize I shouldn't leave the regular light on all day and night, so whats a feller to do? If all IR is the way, what wattage bulb should I use. I have a 55 gal tank, 48"long, 12.5"wide around 19" or so deep. I am now using a 60W regular bulb during the day and a 50W IR bulb at night. These are also used in conjunction with ha regular heating pad under the tank.

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It is really hard to say what size bulb you will need for your setup. I woudl go with one bigger then you think you will need and then put it on a dimmer and "make" it the wattage you need.

Thanks for the advice. I decided to go with the 150W IR bulb and got a dimmer to put on the thing. It is working great! I still can't wait for that Flexwat. And next a thermostat...


By the way, I am going to take this opportunity to give a plug out to Matt at MgReptiles, Man what an easy transaction and friendly service, Dude, thanks alot for all of the help and fast reply's on all my questions.

Thanks
Ray:clap: :) :D :cool: :party: :clap: :handshake