Quote Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant View Post
It's actually better to provide a thermal gradient (hot side/cool side) in the cage that is constant so the snake can decide what temperature it wants to be in.

The only time dropping the temperature at night is really necessary is breeding, and even that is debatable.
good to know. I guess the people at the pet store doesn't know enough to give out advice. im glad I decided to read on these forums.