Quote Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant View Post
As long as the bottom of the cage isn't hotter than 95 I would turn the thermostat up to try to get the surface temperature to 90 degrees. You might also try reducing the thickness of the substrate layer. (or switching to a substrate that doesn't block as much heat)
Ok what substrate holds heat well? I have repti-bark on him now but I have cypress mulch for my boas cage. Should I use that? That mulch isn't in the boas cage yet its still in the bag. Do you think the substrate will heat up if I give it more time?