Yes, yes I know I would benefit greatly benefit from switching from my tank to a tub, but I'd like to do that as a last resort. This is my only snake and I want a display setup.
Here is my current setup:
First off, do I have my thermometer and probe in the right places? The probe is attached to the glass under the sphagnum moss substrate. The thermostat probe is attached between one of my UTH and the glass under the tank. The thermostat is currently set to 100F and I'm getting these readings with my infrared temp gun:
Hot: 86-88F
Cool: 76-77F
Ambient: 76-77F
Humidity: 22-33%
So what I'm wondering is why is my humidity so low? I thought sphagnum moss was supposed to be the best for humidity. Do I need to dampen it before putting it in the tank? Or should I just mist it?
Also, when I get my Floor Gradient Temps up to match, will my ambient temps follow suit? What is a good ambient temp range?
Should I replace my black light buld in the lamp with an infrared?
One more question regarding my UTH set up. I have two 20 gal Zoo Med UTH running on the same thermostat. Together they both cover just under half of the floor of the tank. One of the UTH seems to heat better than the other, the hotter one is further on the hot side of the tank. Should this be okay? Or should I just ditch them and buy some Flexwatt?
Sorry for all the questions, but thanks for any help.
Devin
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