Quote Originally Posted by littleindiangirl View Post
I'd say a hot spot can go up to 88, but bloods really prefer to be in the mid 80's.

If you are concerned about the urates becoming a block, you can give her the option soak in a tub of water in the enclosure.

If I can find the post, I will show you what happens when urates really do block up a snake. It's not pretty, but it does end well.

Here we go...
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ighlight=urate
Haha...before I clicked on the link I wondered if it was the post on Jelly!

Yes, all does end well. Since then, Jelly's lump near the last 1/4 of his body is still there. But he's otherwise fine, has pooped a few times since my last post on this topic, looks great, and of course has an amazing appetite!