First ball python!!

[gameonpython]

Shamri, thanks for acknowledging that I'm in Canada! Lol


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[Reed12321]

Again, I'm in Canada. I can't even get that here. Also,why would I need to reach into the tank to feel the temp when I will have a thermometer? I am quite new to all this, but I honestly like to experiment a bit, try different things, just see what works best in my cold environment lol


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If you're using a UTH, you need to check the temps of the bottom of the tank. Underbelly heat should be 88-91, but the ambient air temperature on the hot side is totally different. Ideally, that should be 85 and up to 91 ish, and the cold side should be above 78-80. I use digital thermometers to read the ambient air temperatures. I use a thermostat for my UTH, but I use an actual laser thermometer to check the temps of the top of the substrate, and then I check the temps of the lower glass to make sure that the snake can't burn themselves. If its too hot or too cold, I can adjust my thermostat accordingly and I know that I'm not going to burn my snake. I know you want to experiment and see what works best for you, but in the end you're going to need a thermostat. Every snake owner gets one eventually. I decided to get mine about 2 weeks after getting a snake because the dimmer I was using on the UTH wasn't regulating the temps well enough and it was either too hot or too cold. Any snake enthusiast will tell you to get one. Take it from experienced BP owners to go buy yourself a thermostat.

[gameonpython]

Thank you for your input. Yes I'm aware of the temps needed. Another trick I've heard- if it's too hot for you to put your hand on, it's too hot for your snake. I've been checking it every hour or so since I set it up, it's doing good so far. Right now I only have a analog thermometer,( yeah I know they suck) but I will pick up a real digital one on Tuesday.


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1 boxer
1 horse

[Reed12321]

Thank you for your input. Yes I'm aware of the temps needed. Another trick I've heard- if it's too hot for you to put your hand on, it's too hot for your snake. I've been checking it every hour or so since I set it up, it's doing good so far. Right now I only have a analog thermometer,( yeah I know they suck) but I will pick up a real digital one on Tuesday.


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that's a horrible and inaccurate way to check your snake's conditions. Like I said, 95 degrees or above can cause BRAIN DAMAGE. Your UTH could basically cook your snake alive!

[gameonpython]

Did you even read my entire post?


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[Reed12321]

Did you even read my entire post?


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Yes. Checking everything by hand and using an analog thermometer are both incredibly inaccurate. I have analog and digital thermometers, and the analog one is way off.

[salt]

Since at the moment you've only got an analog thermometer (and since you don't have your snake yet) when you check the temperature of your under tank heater place the thermometer directly on top of the glass in the bottom of your tank where your UTH is. Not on the side of the tank above where its at. It will give you a more accurate reading.

It's good that you're trying to get everything dialed in first. Nice to see.

[gameonpython]

Yes I'm aware of the inaccuracy of an analog. I am going to get a digital! Yes i do have it directly on the glass, but thanks for the tip salt!


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[Reed12321]

Yes I'm aware of the inaccuracy of an analog. I am going to get a digital! Yes i do have it directly on the glass, but thanks for the tip salt!


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well. I have done and said everything I can do. I sincerely hope you don't cause any irreversible damage to the snake, and I hope you don't burn it. good luck.

[gameonpython]

I'm not going to damage my snake! How many times do I have to say that if it gets too hot I will get a thermostat? Also, I am getting a digital thermometer, I just don't have one yet! And no one is in danger here, the snake is still at the petstore, completely safe and happy. I'm not sure why you are getting so concerned about the care I will be providing, reed12321.


2 whites tree frogs
1 ball python
1 cavalier King Charles spaniel
1 boxer
1 horse