Good god, so much conflicting information: depending on which source I go by, my enclosure conditions range from ideal snake paradise to Cambodian prison camp (Cambodia's tropical climate not withstanding). So let me put it to you, my friendly BP.net experts, my Cen American BC (male, 2 yeas old, 34 inches long, unknown weight but excellent body shape) is in a sterilite tub on its side (so top lid becomes front door). Fleece throw over the top, foam weather stripping along the opening (the foam worked like magic resolving my humidity issues) Measures about 33 long, 15 deep, 18 tall (inches). He's in the basement, reletivley cool low to mid 60's, but remarkably consistent, on a shelf about 5 ft off the ground. Premium paper towel bedding (thick 2-ply stuff). Approximately 10x12 Zoo-med UTH on one side, RHP about 12x12 80 watts (I think, I have to double check) attached to dead center of top (inside the enclosure). Both heat sources are on dimmers, UTH also into a thermostat as a failsafe. UTH usually running at 65 to 75 percent power, RHP at 90 to 100. The temp, all measured at ground level and in fahrenheit +/- 1 or 2 degrees.
warm side: 91
center: 80
cool side: 76
humidity: high 60's
Ive seen him all over the cage, lately he's pushed his cool hide into the center which is what got me thinking about temps in the first place. I have 101 crazy ideas for raising the ambient temp inside the tank (heating the basement is not an option) without using light bulbs or ceramic heat bulbs (too awkward, bright, hot, and energy hungry) but before I get all Thomas Edison I'd love t get some feedback from you all.