BP baby is overly active?

[Zincubus]

So you don't really have an idea of how hot it is on top of the heat pad right now? That's a dangerous game to be playing, because I know they can get quite warm.

That's a 60w bulb you're using you said.. I'm assuming it's a UVB/basking type bulb? I figure that would be PLENTY to provide a good hotspot especially since it's SO close to the tub itself.. what do you do at nighttime though?

I know you said you're waiting on a temp gun, but you can just go buy one at lowes or Home Depot. I would get one TODAY if I were you because I have a feeling that your temps aren't what you think they are.

And you don't HAVE to spend that much for a thermostat (referring to the herpstat) for the setup you have. One of the jumpstart stats on amazon would be fine. They are very inexpensive, but do a good job.

And also, I understand "clutter" can help with a snakes security, but I'd suggest maybe taking out one or two of those egg cartons or what not. That just seems, too much.

Nevertheless, keep us posted on the snakes behavior/health.

EDIT: Oh, and yes. It's just a normal, wild type BP.

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That's a good point about the 'actual' temperatures !!

I had a Royal turn very unnaturally active a while back and when I checked with the temp gun the warm side was over a hundred and the heat gradient was also too high as a result .... an issue with the stat/ probe .

Anyways it was clearly trying to find a cooler place and that's what I always wonder when I see threads like this one .

Luckily mine are all in clear view ( kept in vivs ) and checked many times daily ( I'm kinda obsessive ) and that's how I noticed ..


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