Higher then normal ambient temps?

[ProjectMKUltra5]

We're in the midst of a crazy heatwave and of all times for my AC to start capping out, it does it now. I got em on belly heat at 90-91° but the ambient temp in my room is hitting like 86°. I know some breeders just keep their room at that sort of temperature but I'm not sure if I should kill the belly heat til I get a new AC? Or am I gunna be good til then?

[tbowman]

I'd definitely shut it off.

[tbowman]

Bp will do everything it needs to do at 80. I think 86 is a bit too warm.

[bcr229]

I would also shut off the belly heat if the ambient is in the mid-80's. If it goes higher than that then you can make "redneck A/C" by putting a frozen bottle of water in front of a fan during the hottest part of the day. Just don't point the fan directly at any of your racks or your snakes could end up too cold.

[ProjectMKUltra5]

Word thanks for the help. I think I'm going to kill the heat tape during the day and turn it back on at night til I can find me a new AC

[WHerpsunlimited]

Thanks for this response. Im in the same boat, my ac went out and the rack doesn't want to go below 85 even when herpstat says 77. I shut it off and am going to monitor them daily until I get my ac fixed.