Temperature Question For A RUB & First Time BP Owner

[chrid16371]

Wow that's quite a bit of difference. What's it saying your cool side is? I'm assuming you have the whole thermometer probe sitting flat not just the arrow correct?

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[Seviper]

Wow that's quite a bit of difference. What's it saying your cool side is? I'm assuming you have the whole thermometer probe sitting flat not just the arrow correct?

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Yeah it's sitting flat because I taped it down (something I cannot do once the hide and stuff is inside the small tub ), and unfortunately I'm going to have to check in the morning, if I keep leaving my bedroom people are going to wake up.

[Seviper]

Good news for the hot spot! I've just woken up and checked the minimum and maximum as well as the current temperature.

Current: 90.0F
Minimum: 90.0F
Maximum 90.1F

This is perfect!! I've FINALLY... finally... got it the right temperature on the hot end... my snake is going to love that. <3

[chrid16371]

Good news for the hot spot! I've just woken up and checked the minimum and maximum as well as the current temperature.

Current: 90.0F
Minimum: 90.0F
Maximum 90.1F

This is perfect!! I've FINALLY... finally... got it the right temperature on the hot end... my snake is going to love that. <3

That's good! It's pretty consistent everywhere?

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[Seviper]

UPDATE ON THE TEMPS. I THINK I'VE FINALLY SOLVED THIS! Please, correct me if I am wrong.

USING ASPEN SUBSTRATE

Cool side temps:

Outside of the arched log hide next to the water bowl temp & humidity = 77.7F MINIMUM to 78.3F & 77% peaked humidity ( this is presumably because the probe is right by the water dish ).
Inside of the arched log hide on the cool side temp & humidity = 79.5F & 71% humidity.

Hot side temps:

Inside of the cave hide temp & humidity = 91.6F & 59% humidity.
Outside of the cave hide temp & humidity = 88.5F & 61% humidity. ( probe was sitting on the aspen though, I wasn't able to bury the probe in the thin layer of aspen because the wire would not co-operate with me).

Is this good, guys? I've been running temperature tests for over 8 hours, in different spots for 2-3 hours each.

[chrid16371]

Sounds good to me as long as under the aspen isn't over 94. Glad you finally figured it out!

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[Seviper]

Sounds good to me as long as under the aspen isn't over 94. Glad you finally figured it out!

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Even the 71-77% in the cool area's humidity, that's also okay? n_n

[chrid16371]

Yeah that will be ok. Be good for shedding too! In there native habitat humidity is generally around 80%, at least that's the few things I have read. Plus you said it is by your water dish which would obviously have higher humidity. My average humidity level for my super pastel is 60%-66% and by the water bowl is 75%-78% and he is happy, healthy and sheds perfectly! My killer bee is average 60%-63% and by water bowl is 73%.

I will comment about your arched log hide, is it just half a log with a wide open front? If so your snake may not like it. I had one of those with my super pastel and due to the open front he would not use it and never regualated his body temp. I would recommend you get the exact same hide as your hot hide so the snake will have the security on both sides and can't play favorites.

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[Seviper]

Yeah that will be ok. Be good for shedding too! In there native habitat humidity is generally around 80%, at least that's the few things I have read. Plus you said it is by your water dish which would obviously have higher humidity. My average humidity level for my super pastel is 60%-66% and by the water bowl is 75%-78% and he is happy, healthy and sheds perfectly! My killer bee is average 60%-63% and by water bowl is 73%.

I will comment about your arched log hide, is it just half a log with a wide open front? If so your snake may not like it. I had one of those with my super pastel and due to the open front he would not use it and never regualated his body temp. I would recommend you get the exact same hide as your hot hide so the snake will have the security on both sides and can't play favorites.

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Ah okay, the arched log is an open ended hide but I cannot fit another exo terrra cave in there! The 5L RUB won't fit another one. HOWEVER!~ I use a big wooden box to put my thermostat on, so the back is actually concealed and not open. I'll snap a picture for you, hang on. The breeder has seen the log and said it's fine. Let me just grab my phone and upload this image to imgur.

EDIT :: Here you go!

[chrid16371]

Yeah let me see exactly what you were talking about

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