Quote Originally Posted by crewf View Post
Is it ok for the cool side of the tank to get down to 73' with a warm side of 80'
No, I'm not sure where people keep getting this idea. It's one of the most common misconceptions I've seen, and it's detrimental to the health of your snake.

Temps should be at a constant for all 24 hours, never fluctuating. Your cool end should be at 78-80, ambient temp at 84-85, and you should always have a hotspot of 88-92.