Simple snake noob questions

[Queenofredlions]

Oh but wait my lamp has a dial on it so I can dim it and what not. Plugging it into a thermostat, I’d leave it turned up all the way and let the thermostat do it’s job, correct? It’s a UV light btw.

[redshepherd]

Oh but wait my lamp has a dial on it so I can dim it and what not. Plugging it into a thermostat, I’d leave it turned up all the way and let the thermostat do it’s job, correct? It’s a UV light btw.

It depends on how hot your lamp gets when turned all the way up. Tinker around with it and determine what's safest for your snake. If you got the cheap $30 thermostat that simply turns the power on or off, you still don't want the lamp to shoot up to dangerous temps when it turns on.

[Sunnieskys]

I use just a dimmer for my light. The accurite digital thermometer/hygrometer measures the temp for it and I adjust the dial. Ambient temp should be 80. Ambient is overall temp throughout the cage.

[redshepherd]

I use just a dimmer for my light. The accurite digital thermometer/hygrometer measures the temp for it and I adjust the dial. Ambient temp should be 80. Ambient is overall temp throughout the cage.

The OP sounds like her ONLY heat source right now is the light, it's not just for ambient temp. A thermostat is always better than a dimmer for heat sources.
OP you want a hot spot of 90-92 and no higher.

OP, you really want to get a separate heat source other than a lamp, like a UTH that provides heat 24/7. The snake needs a day and night cycle. They're also nocturnal animals and constant light will definitely stress them out.

[Sunnieskys]

The OP sounds like her ONLY heat source is the light, it's not just for ambient temp. A thermostat is always better than a dimmer for heat sources.
OP you want a hot spot of 90-92 and no higher.

I understand. I'm saying a thermostat for an uth and I use a dimmer for my che. I use mine for ambient temp not a hit spot. My uth is my hot spot regulated by a jumpstart. All are necessary.

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[MissterDog]

I understand. I'm saying a thermostat for an uth and I use a dimmer for my che. I use mine for ambient temp not a hit spot. My uth is my hot spot regulated by a jumpstart. All are necessary.

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Personally I feel thermostats for CHE's should be favored over a dimmer, since dimmers don't have the same amount as control as thermostats. Everyone's set up will vary on what works for them and how well maintained their home and snake environment is, but as a general rule I think it's better to recommend the more precise way of regulating temperatures that are less prone to unexpected hiccups. A dimmer however, I think is a good temporary solution for CHE's if the person cannot get a hold of a thermostat right away. Although a dimmer + a thermostat can be a good combo too depending on the set up and CHE wattage.

[Queenofredlions]

The OP sounds like her ONLY heat source right now is the light, it's not just for ambient temp. A thermostat is always better than a dimmer for heat sources.
OP you want a hot spot of 90-92 and no higher.

OP, you really want to get a separate heat source other than a lamp, like a UTH that provides heat 24/7. The snake needs a day and night cycle. They're also nocturnal animals and constant light will definitely stress them out.

I have two heat pads! And the light isn’t on constantly. And if it is on it’s not at its max lighting. I got into habit of checking the temp when I walk by it which is frequently cause he’s in a room next to my kitchen. 🙃 If it’s not the right light I grabbed it because the coworker picking up the other snake who’s had snakes before said she only uses “the red ones”?

sorry I don’t want to risk using the wrong terms and keep confusing everyone.

[redshepherd]

I have two heat pads! And the light isn’t on constantly. And if it is on it’s not at its max lighting. I got into habit of checking the temp when I walk by it which is frequently cause he’s in a room next to my kitchen. 🙃 If it’s not the right light I grabbed it because the coworker picking up the other snake who’s had snakes before said she only uses “the red ones”?

sorry I don’t want to risk using the wrong terms and keep confusing everyone.

oh good! It sounded like your only heat source is the light. If you have two heat pads, you'll need two thermostats for them, or you can buy a Herpstat 2 which has two controllers.

You'll want to turn off the heat pads until your thermostats arrive.

[Queenofredlions]

I just mentioned the lamp because of it’s dial. The heat pads don’t have dials. And before anyone asks yes they’re all on one side of the enclosure for the gradient effect.

[Craiga 01453]

seriously? The thing you aim at the enclosure and it tells me the temp? That’s the wrong thing? Cause I got that information from a forum on here.

...ok, are you ready to admit you haven't done ample research yet???

And seriously, the moron you got the snake from took them on motorcycle rides??? This is the same guy you trust when it comes to if/when you handle the snake or let it acclimate???