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Help with ball python thermostat
So I have a zillia thermostat and i followed a guide in this site on how to set up a python tank . The probe that reads the temperature is usually inside the tank but my screen top dies not allow that or there will be a space where my python escape. And I read somewhere that the python can bump into it and cause a inaccurate reading and make the thermostat pump out more heat potentially burning the snake. So I followed the guide people on this sit have recommended me to put it between the heatmat and the outside tank bottom. But the think is I have it set to 90 at first it was working but now it would turn on and shut off in 5 min can someone help me the temperature inside the cage I measured with a digtial thermometer gun and it's only 83 . Do I need to raise it to 100 since the probe is measuring the outside which will be hotter since the inside is separated with glass.
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What is the temperature under the substrate where the UTH is located?
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Re: Help with ball python thermostat
Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl
What is the temperature under the substrate where the UTH is located?
The temp under substrate is 83 idk why I have my heat pad which is on the out side of the tank under its under its hide. In the day it goes to 87 but I was just wondering I want the thermostat to keep it constantly on and only turn off on times where it would over heat instead of turning off every 5 minutes anyways I just wanted to know since my baby ball python would not eat and I finally fed it and heard that it need s belly heat to help it digest I want to set the tempture higher but I'm afraid it might burn the snake
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How are you getting that temp reading?
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Re: Help with ball python thermostat
Originally Posted by craigafrechette
How are you getting that temp reading?
I have a digital tempeture gun I just point and press the trigger
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Craiga 01453 (07-19-2017)
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Zilla is an on/off thermostat. It can have up to a 5 degree temperature swing if I remember right.
You want to check the temperature as soon as it clicks off. You can turn it up a couple degrees and adjust as needed.
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Re: Help with ball python thermostat
Alright for now I'll leave it because my snake just ate and I don't want to stress it after 3 days I'll do it thank you for the help
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