Back heat rack heating question

[satomi325]

I have a new back heat rack.
I'm getting perfect hot side temps of 88-90. However, my cool side temps started out as 80 and keeps increasing. It's currently 84.
How can I regulate this back to more ideal temps?

I'm using a ranco thermostat on 11'' flexwatt. (Planning to upgrade to a herpstat soon)
The thermostat probe is on the middle shelf between the tub and the flexwatt.

[satomi325]

I've been thinking...
Does this mean that my ambient temp is too warm? It's about 70-75 in my room...

[The Serpent Merchant]

Lowering the ambiant temperatures is the only thing that you can do. This is one of the reasons why I prefer belly heat racks, back heat are harder to regulate.

[Don]

Do you have ventilation holes in the tubs? If not, put some in. If you do, you might need a few more. Ventilation helps with a temperature gradient.

[snake lab]

Your temps are fine. I wouldnt worry about it. Thete is no exact correct temp for ball pythons. Theres a window. As long as you are within your window your fine. My temps in my snake rooms are 84 to 86 degrees. It may drop a little at night. My racks all stay hovering around 89. Same way for years. No problems.

[satomi325]

My rack can do both belly and back heat. I just choose to try out back heat for the first time because it deals with less wires.
The rack my snakes are currently in is belly heat and I have no problems with the temp.

I have vent holes in my tubs. But I can't puncture more without sacrificing the humidity.

Thanks Snake Lab. I'll probably leave it then if it doesn't continue to get hotter.




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