Quote Originally Posted by j_h_smith View Post
I know it's not a popular view, but I measure belly heat temps. I don't neccessarily concern myself with air temps in my tubs. However I know alot of peole don't share my view. I use a heat gun to measure the temps of my substrate. I adjust my heaters/tape to give me a 90 degree substrate temp.

Jim Smith
Sounds like the prevalent idea around here to me. Get the hot spot to the appropriate temp and the snake will warm themselves up as needed. I have no problem with keeping my ambient temps at 75 as long as my snake can get to the 93 temp on the other side of the cage.