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    New tank.

    Well the humidity is really good. Its actually 78% but the temp is 81.5 so far. Have a UTH and a 100% red bulb over head. Hoping it keeps climbing. I do have the other UTH that's on the old tank, but it probably wont come off very good. The one I installed on the new tank is the correct size for 40g tank. I'll give it a little longer. SO excited!! Still have to put the water bowl and hides in there.

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    Re: New tank.

    Temp is rising!!!

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    good, i'm glad your temps are rising. just make sure your heat source(s) are regulated w/ a thermostat or dimmer so the temps stop when they reach the appropriate levels.
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    Re: New tank.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ax01 View Post
    good, i'm glad your temps are rising. just make sure your heat source(s) are regulated w/ a thermostat or dimmer so the temps stop when they reach the appropriate levels.
    I dont know that I need one. I've been pretty lucky dialing in temp and humidity. Always hovers around 87-90° and 58-62%

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    Re: New tank.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ax01 View Post
    good, i'm glad your temps are rising. just make sure your heat source(s) are regulated w/ a thermostat or dimmer so the temps stop when they reach the appropriate levels.
    Quote Originally Posted by HPMamba View Post
    I dont know that I need one. I've been pretty lucky dialing in temp and humidity. Always hovers around 87-90° and 58-62%
    but what happens when your luck runs out? your snake gets overheated and burned. do u wanna risk a injured snake and the vet bills that goes with it? or worse yet, a dead snake? the thermostat is the most important equipment in any setup. check out this setup guide for a glass tank. Step #4 gives u a few different options for a thermostat: https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-With-Pictures!
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    Re: New tank.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ax01 View Post
    but what happens when your luck runs out? your snake gets overheated and burned. do u wanna risk a injured snake and the vet bills that goes with it? or worse yet, a dead snake? the thermostat is the most important equipment in any setup. check out this setup guide for a glass tank. Step #4 gives u a few different options for a thermostat: https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-With-Pictures!
    This! ^ you can get a thermostat on amazon for $18.


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    Definetly get a thermostat. Even a cheap $18 one from amazon will work, though it is less reliable. I use a Century thermostat and it needs some tampering with and monitoring but it's MUCH more safe than using an unregulated heat source.

    What about the day you're away for a few hours in the summer and the temps spike to 100f+? It can easily burn if not kill your snake, or cause neurological damage.

    If you can't/won't get a thermostat, then at least get a dimmer/rheostat. Can fluctuate throughout the day, but better than nothing.
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    A thermostat is a must!!! Not an option

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    Re: New tank.

    No worries everyone. I will make sure the temps are where they need to be. It's my first bp and I've taken really good care of him so far. Thanks for all the advice.

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    Re: New tank.

    Quote Originally Posted by HPMamba View Post
    No worries everyone. I will make sure the temps are where they need to be. It's my first bp and I've taken really good care of him so far. Thanks for all the advice.

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    Seeing as it's your first BP I would take the advice of the experienced keepers here on this forum. Don't let your ego result in a dead snake, when you post incorrect set up expect veteran members to give you flak. They would rather correct you than see a post in the rainbow bridge a few months down the line. Beautiful noodle and congrats on the new setup.

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