Quote Originally Posted by tobixforever View Post
The temperature seems to be slightly lower on the left side with the red light and the heating pad because the red light isn't very strong, which is why I put the heating pad under it. The temp on the left side is usually around 80-82, sometimes a little lower. The temp on the right side is closer to 90, but usually a few degrees below that. Do you think I should rearrange my lights and heating pad to create a stronger difference?
My first question for you is what kind of thermometers are you using? The only one I saw was a dial thermometer in the upper right, which isn't really going to do you any good because 1. Its inaccurate and 2. Its nowhere near where the snake hangs out.

First order of business: get some digital thermometers. Preferably ones with a probe so you can measure exactly the temp your snake is experiencing on top of that heat mat. I am going to guess that the temps you are providing are far warmer than they need to be.

Second: Unplug your heat mat until you get a thermometer. Better yet, go to home depot or lowes and pick up a rheostat (also called a light dimmer). Should be in the lighting section.

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Looks like that ^