Huh. If one has a sick bird or fish, it is generally recommended that the heat be raised.
Nevertheless, I often question the recommended temperatures for general snake husbandry. Assuming the wild BP would spend most of it's time in a termite mound, what are the ambient temperature and humidity inside the mound?
I notice this with snakes native to cooler areas. Garters can live up in Canada, but the recommended temps are given as if they were only found in FL. Even here in NM, it frequently isn't all that warm. I find the snakes in shadey, cooler areas of the yard. I understand they need the heat to digest, but I don't think the wild ones spend much time in the recommended ambient temps.
Last night, I was reading a caresheet for Peruvian cave roaches, and the usual warm 80-something temp. was given. Caves tend to be a bit chilly. Is the name a mis-nomer? Wish we had more complete info.
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