Thermostat issues

[EL-Ziggy]

What surface temperature are you getting with your temp gun when it's set to 94? If it's anywhere between 86-90 youre fine. I personally like my hot spots at 86-88.

[bellad0nna87]

What surface temperature are you getting with your temp gun when it's set to 94? If it's anywhere between 86-90 youre fine. I personally like my hot spots at 86-88.

Well I haven’t received my temp gun just yet, but it’s on it’s way! The heat mat itself reads 90 right now, but the surface is not that warm.
Now I really wish my temp gun was here !


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[EL-Ziggy]

It won't feel very warm to your hand. It's cooler than your body temperature. How are you measuring the temperature? Is the thermostat reading 90? The surface temp will usually be a few degrees cooler than the thermostat reading. You'll get an accurate measurement with your temp gun. You could set it a couple of degrees cooler just to be on the safe side or just turn it off until your temp gun arrives.

[bellad0nna87]

It won't feel very warm to your hand. It's cooler than your body temperature. How are you measuring the temperature? Is the thermostat reading 90? The surface temp will usually be a few degrees cooler than the thermostat reading. You'll get an accurate measurement with your temp gun. You could set it a couple of degrees cooler just to be on the safe side or just turn it off until your temp gun arrives.

The thermostat is reading 90, I put the little probe(that came with the thermostat )underneath the Uth, so it could read how hot it is.
And since I turned it down to 90, the princess has moved over to her warm side, as she was by her water before (which I read hey could do if it’s too hot) so I’m gonna keep it at 90.
when my temp gun gets here, the real fun will begin lol


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[EL-Ziggy]

Is your probe between the UTH and the bottom of the outside of the enclosure? If so and it's reading 90 you're in range. You can dial it in more precisely later. Share pics of your BP when you can.

[bellad0nna87]

Is your probe between the UTH and the bottom of the outside of the enclosure? If so and it's reading 90 you're in range. You can dial it in more precisely later. Share pics of your BP when you can.

Yes the probe is in between the Uth and the bottom of the outside of the enclosure.
Attached are pics of my little love


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[Knowell]

I agree with Ziggy 100% but also know that your BP will thermoregulate its own temp just because it moves to the cool side doesn't mean its too hot. Its highly suggested to keep a hide of similar proportion on the cold side and let the snake decide wether to raise or drop its own temperature moving between the two hides.

[bellad0nna87]

I agree with Ziggy 100% but also know that your BP will thermoregulate its own temp just because it moves to the cool side doesn't mean its too hot. Its highly suggested to keep a hide of similar proportion on the cold side and let the snake decide wether to raise or drop its own temperature moving between the two hides.

I will be sure to buy two hides for her, thank you!


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[EL-Ziggy]

Very nice critter B! Get that temp gun and add some hides and you're good to go.