Ambient Temperature

[Jamiekerk]

Yes, keep the temps up with an overhead heater potentially. However, that might also cause difficulty keeping the humidity up! I have found that Sphagnum Moss is a LIFE SAVER! I have said this a couple times before on here, I can't tell you enough how useful it is! Heat lamps will suck up all the humidity, but the moss will counteract that so your snakey can be hydrated AND toasty. You can buy a box of it from Petco/Petsmart for about $10, just use a couple SMALL patches (don't over do it) in the tub and follow the instructions on the box for soaking! The box will last you a couple months at least, depending! Good luck!

Good call I also should have mentioned this, I scatter it among the substrate, since doing this I only have to mist twice a week.


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[LittleMadSnek]

/: that's what I'm asking help with. The thread is called ambient temperature. Heat mat has been situated and stable around 93-95° Please read my responses

[LittleMadSnek]

Nope it's just the ambient temp I need help with. The humidity is always around 60-70% Heat mat is at 93-95° She gets fed regularly and I change water every 2-3 days. Vet told me to improve husbandry and so I did accordingly. Im simply struggling with ambient temperature

[LittleMadSnek]

Yes, keep the temps up with an overhead heater potentially. However, that might also cause difficulty keeping the humidity up! I have found that Sphagnum Moss is a LIFE SAVER! I have said this a couple times before on here, I can't tell you enough how useful it is! Heat lamps will suck up all the humidity, but the moss will counteract that so your snakey can be hydrated AND toasty. You can buy a box of it from Petco/Petsmart for about $10, just use a couple SMALL patches (don't over do it) in the tub and follow the instructions on the box for soaking! The box will last you a couple months at least, depending! Good luck!

Thank you! Will do, also I'm thinking of upping the wattage because the 75 watt just isnt cutting it. The temp is still just below 75°

[Luvyna]

Like me, you are using a pretty deep tub which makes it hard to heat the air temperature. Some possible solutions:

- Downsize to a smaller tub (if your snake's size permits) or at least a shallower one. Tubs that are around 6 inches tall are easier to heat and a lower wattage CHE will probably do the trick

- Increase the wattage and or use two CHEs

- Increase the ambient temperature of the room your snake is in (I know this is not always possible but it's the best way to get ambients right in tubs)

Another thing that might help is insulating the sides of your tub. Some people put foam or stuff like foil covered polystyrene on the sides of the tub to keep the heat in. Of course this means that you won't be able to see your snake but that probably isn't a priority for a tub user anyway.

[Hannahvh]

Thank you! Will do, also I'm thinking of upping the wattage because the 75 watt just isnt cutting it. The temp is still just below 75°

Yeah try a higher wattage that might help! Just make sure the Bulb Dome and Thermostat are compatible with the wattage you are getting! You can also try Ceramic Heat Bulbs (they don't produce any light, which is cool). I've never needed to try one, but maybe read up on it and see if it helps! They're supposed to be more efficient at heating, but they do get really hot, so if you do use one, you will definitely need a thermostat if you do not have one already