Temperature Questions

[Paul_Woods93]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering what are appropriate temperatures for the hot and cold side for a 20 gal tank. I've gotten varying answers on it and just wanted to make sure.
Thanks!

[martin82531]

I would have an ambient temp of 80 and a hotspot of 90.

[TheSnakeGuy]

I would have an ambient temp of 80 and a hotspot of 90.

This is true regardless of the cage size.

[Paul_Woods93]

So would a infrared bulb be the best bet in getting the temp up? because on the cold side it always stays around like 73 and i feel like that's too cold for him

[Neal]

Under tank heaters are your best, but you need a thermostat for it because it can get hot enough to burn the snake. Also you want to get a reliable thermometer so you are getting accurate temperature readings.

[Rickys_Reptiles]

So would a infrared bulb be the best bet in getting the temp up? because on the cold side it always stays around like 73 and i feel like that's too cold for him

infrared bulb are garbage. Use ceramic.

[Neal]

infrared bulb are garbage. Use ceramic.

I'm going to get him situated, or try. Since he's from the same city I am that way he gets everything ideal.

[Paul_Woods93]

any suggestions on a good reliable thermometer? Right now I'm using two zoomed digital thermometers but i have the feeling they aren't too accurate

[Neal]

any suggestions on a good reliable thermometer? Right now I'm using two zoomed digital thermometers but i have the feeling they aren't too accurate

They're not. Acurite is a good one, but they have different models. Infrared temp gun gives you the most accurate readings. It's what I use to accurately measure the temps though I do use the acurite thermometer as a guide basically.

[martin82531]

I like this one

http://amzn.com/B00BDN2ILC