night time temps

[Music28]

i cant seem to find any info on what temp the housing should be at night.

do i just keep my lamp off and let the housing get room temp?



any info will help.

thanks : )

[Grim91Z]

I don't know if night drops are necessary, I just leave the cool side temps at room temp, which never dip below 75. Warm side always stays as is.

[hoo-t]

If you're not breeding, you should leave the temps steady 24/7. Night drops are for seasonal cooling to stimulate breeding activity.

Steve

[Music28]

so if i understand correctly, i should leave my lamp on at night?
if so, my snake doesnt need a dark period of day?

i turned the lamp off last night and just went and checked the temp this morning, 81 degrees.

i live in florida and our house rarely drops below 80 in the summer.

thanks for all advice so far

[darkangel]

Dark periods are unneccessary. However you might want to get an under the tank heater to supplement your temperatures -- I'm not sure if 81 was your warm or cool side, but it sounds low.

[jglass38]

so if i understand correctly, i should leave my lamp on at night?
if so, my snake doesnt need a dark period of day?

i turned the lamp off last night and just went and checked the temp this morning, 81 degrees.

i live in florida and our house rarely drops below 80 in the summer.

thanks for all advice so far

Dark periods most definitely are necessary. 24/7 of light will stress your snake out. You want constant temps 24/7 unless breeding. 82-84 on the cool side, 92-94 on the warm. An undertank heater controlled by a thermostat is your best bet.

[Music28]

sounds like i need an under-tank heater then.

ugg why would they suggest me getting a lamp if what i really need is a heating pad, i guess its all part of the scheme to get me to go back and buy more stuff haha.

thanks for the advice

[jglass38]

I personally don't like using heat lamps for Ball Pythons. They do create basking areas but they also dry out the air. Under tank heat (when properly controlled by a thermostat) is the best option in my opinion.