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#236969
Gabriel
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 Temp? i need awnsers
my cage is sitting at about 79 degrees f at night about 72 i use a red bulb for night its 50 watts the day bulb is also 50w i think the temp should be higher in the day should i get a higher watage bulb? what should i do and if ther is nnothing are the temps the cage is now are they good ?
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01/31/05 03:13pm
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#236977
U1sickboy
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Message To: Gabriel In reference to Message Id: 236969
 Temp? i need awnsers
Have you tried using a (UTH) under tank heater. I use no lights with my corns. I keep the warm side between 85-88F and the coolside is at 75F
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01/31/05 03:27pm
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#237043
Gabriel
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Message To: U1sickboy In reference to Message Id: 236977
Temp? i need awnsers
that doesnt narrow it down how much do {uth}es cost can i get the temps up by getting a higher watage light bulb ?
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01/31/05 04:23pm
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#237083
SCSnakeman
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Message To: Gabriel In reference to Message Id: 237043
Temp? i need answers
You can get hotter temps from a high wattage bulb but an under tank heater is much better. I use normal human heating pads that have a low/med/high setting and adjust it to keep the temp just above it between 85 and 90. They cost about $15 at WalMart but make sure that you get one that does not have an auto off feature. Those shut off in about 2 hours and you need one that will stay on 24/7. The under tank heaters also provide good "belly" warnth which will help the snake digest its food. Under tank heaters made especially for reptile cages cost about 35 bucks at the pet store where I do business, Oh, you only put the heater under one end of the cage so that it covers between 1/3 to 1/2 of the tank.
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01/31/05 05:08pm
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#237143
Gabriel
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Message To: SCSnakeman In reference to Message Id: 237083
Temp? i need answers
but do i need it hotter in my cage its like 79 rite now its 3 14 pm with the under tank heater ? how low do you turn it down at night would a 60 watt bulb get me about 85 ?
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01/31/05 06:16pm
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#237229
Gabriel
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Message To: Gabriel In reference to Message Id: 237143
Temp? i need answers
i mean 75 watt
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01/31/05 07:32pm
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#237427
U1sickboy
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Message To: Gabriel In reference to Message Id: 237229
Temp? i need answers
79F is not warm enough. The warm side of your tank should be between 85-90 degrees!!!
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01/31/05 10:40pm
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#237435
Markey
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Message To: U1sickboy In reference to Message Id: 237427
Temp? i need answers
Corns need belly heat to aide in the digestion of their food. I prefer uth although I use overhead lighting as well. I have a 50 watt day bulb that is safe for corns. I also use a 50 watt night bulb that is safe for corns.
My temps usually range between 77-80 on the warm side. Markey NEVER EVER goes on the warm side unless she is ready to shed. I should say that I have seen her over there once or twice sunning on top of her log, but 99.5% of the time, she hangs out on the cool side.
I think temps and humidity needs vary from state to state because of the difference in climate among other things.
I think your temps are fine. Is your snake healthy? Does he/she eat well, digest well??
You will get fifty different opinions from fifty different people. My breeder told me that Markey doesn’t need a bulb......but the paranoid Mommy that I am is afraid that the uth will die and I won’t notice it in time......so I keep with the bulbs....low wattage and made for corns.
You are fine Gabriel. :)
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01/31/05 10:51pm
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#237509
Gabriel
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Message To: Markey In reference to Message Id: 237435
 Temp? i need answers
gee thanks man yah my creamsicle sorn is in good shape he just shed and recently had mites which sucked big time thanks anyy way my the way my snakes name is blood shot :)
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02/01/05 12:55am
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#237522
Gabriel
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Message To: Gabriel In reference to Message Id: 237509
Temp? i need answers
lol sorn i meant corn*
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02/01/05 01:38am
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#237560
Lozzer
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Message To: Gabriel In reference to Message Id: 237522
Temp? i need answers
Uth’s cant die well i think they don’t but i agree with your pet shop markey uths are the best heat source for corns.And if your useing bulbs use low watt ones around 20 watt.
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02/01/05 04:49am
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#237561
Gabriel
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Message To: Lozzer In reference to Message Id: 237560
Temp? i need answers
but a 20 watt blub would be real low in heat i use a 50w and in the day the temp is like 79 degrees night is like 72 so if i went with a lower watage the cages temp ould drop and it would be to low ? am i not correct?
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02/01/05 05:37am
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#237565
SCSnakeman
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Message To: Gabriel In reference to Message Id: 237561
Temp? i need answers
Gabriel, yes, you are correct, a lower wattage bulb will put out less heat.
Lozzer, under tank heaters can malfunction both ways. They can turn off and not heat or they can heat up very hot.Markey, if the under tank heater dies and doesn’t put out any heat, unless you have just fed, you don’t have to worry because the snake can handle the cooler temps. It may not be able to handle really high temps if the heater heats up unexpectedly. Also, most corns will do perfectly fine at 80 degrees, they do digest better if the temperature is up around 85. Have any of you tried the flex heat strips? I haven’t but would like to find out about them from someone who uses them rather than just trust the manufacturer.
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02/01/05 06:37am
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#237722
Markey
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Message To: SCSnakeman In reference to Message Id: 237565
Temp? i need answers
I would also love to hear real life testimonials about the flex heat strips.
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02/01/05 02:33pm
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