bp temp

[Tim Personguy]

Hi again everyone! I had a question, should my bp feel cool but not cold to the touch? Also when he is in his pillowcase he pushes against the side of his bag with his head. Is he scared because the bag isn't too small for him.
Thanks in advance
-Tim

[OhhWatALoser]

ok you need to first clarify something, are you keeping your ball python in a pillow case?

Tells us what kind of setup you have for your ball python and we can help you more

[JLC]

How warm/cool/cold your snake feels is a very relative thing. It pretty much depends on the temps of your own hands. If your hands are nice and warm, then the snake may feel cool to the touch. If your hands are chilled, then the snake may feel warm. The snake shouldn't ever feel icy cold though. How the snake feels in your own hands isn't a good way to judge if its being kept at the proper temps.

As suggested, if you can describe your set-up...heat source...ways you measure the temps...what your temps are...etc...then we can help you evaluate it.

I'm confused about the pillow case statement, too. I put mine in a case when I'm cleaning their tubs...it's just for a minute or so, depending on how dirty the tub was. I also put them in cases on the rare occasions when I have to transport them. Sometimes they will relax right away and sometimes they will "explore"...I don't think the pushing against the cloth means anything more than that. But if you're using a bag for anything other than a very temporary holding solution....???

[Mike10205]

Very strange comment but sure there is a good reason on the pillow case. Human body temp is around 37 so your snake will only be as warm as the ambient room temp or heat mat if you have one. So yes it could feel cold to touch.


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[Tim Personguy]

I'm sorry let me clarify I was transporting ky snake. My regular set up is a 20 long gallon aquarium with a heat lamp. The average temp is 85 degrees hot side and around 75 cool side.

[yeroc1982]

Maybe try going about 90f for your hot side, 80f for your cool side.

[kitedemon]

Your normal temp is what 98.6ºF so if your hands are a bit cooler say 96.5º then if your snake maxes at 85 yes it would feel cooler. Typically you are always going to be warmer than your snake. Unless you have reduced circulation or just generally run cold.

I agree you really should have a hot spot a bit warmer 90º-93º. Personally I use 90º as a target.

[Tim Personguy]

Hello again everyone!
I had another question for the experts. My bp seems to stay in his hide on the cool side. Is this normal? He does not seem cold but isn't very active unless I move him to the warm side. So maybe I'm just overly worried, but wanted to find out for sure.
Thanks in advance
-Tim

[yeroc1982]

Hello again everyone!
I had another question for the experts. My bp seems to stay in his hide on the cool side. Is this normal? He does not seem cold but isn't very active unless I move him to the warm side. So maybe I'm just overly worried, but wanted to find out for sure.
Thanks in advance
-Tim

Your snake is smarter than u think. They know what temps they need. If it's cold, they will got to the warmer side. As long as the snake can thermoregulate, and u have a warm and cool side in the tank, I wouldn't worry about it. Sometimes my balls will eat then go straight to the cool side instead of warm. They know exactly what they need.

[Tim Personguy]

Thanks I guess all snakes are different, and mine seems to prefer being cooler.