Originally Posted by KMG
Agree, if the house is that cool, you might want to use a lamp dimmed down (w/ a "rheostat" aka lamp dimmer) on the cool end- & check the resulting temperature- you want the "cool side" to be about 78* for a BP, while the "warm side" should be controlled (with a thermostat) to about 88* (& not over 90*).
With a "lamp" though, you don't want light on a snake 24 hours a day- & in fact, snakes don't appreciate bright lights either. You might want to either use a CHE (ceramic heat emitter- like a light bulb but no light) or a black or red incandescent light bulb (minimal light won't bother your snake day or night.)
I assume your house is using A/C in the summer- keep in mind that as seasons change, you might need to adjust the way you're heating your BP's home. The colder your home/room is, the more warmth you might need to add for a BP to stay within their optimal temp. range (78-88*) so they keep eating & digesting well. You can also insulate the enclosure to help keep the heat in- many variables & ways to accomplish what you need for your pet. That's why it's hard to tell you "exactly" what to do- every situation is a little different.
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