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10-17-2009, 07:32 PM #1T. radix Ranch
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Re: Optimum temp without gradient?
Steve
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10-17-2009, 08:06 PM #2Old and wise snake
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Re: Optimum temp without gradient?
No, I am fiddling with a gooseneck lamp that is pointed at one corner of the enclosure. I actually have it aimed at the corner, facing out. Right now, about half an hour after setup, the area shaded by a crumpled paper towel is 75, and the other end is 80 right now.
Originally Posted by guidofatherof5
If I turn this off at night to give them a rest from the heat, it will be 65 overnight. I am nervous about leaving it on, because I will not be there to monitor it.KitKat"Acts of kindness should never be random."
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10-17-2009, 08:08 PM #3Juvenile snake
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Re: Optimum temp without gradient?
Do you have a thermostat laying around?It might help i just point my lamp from a distance away so it con't reall get that hot but my enclosure is pretty good sized.
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10-17-2009, 08:11 PM #4T. radix Ranch
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Re: Optimum temp without gradient?
Leaving it on when your gone is your call. I don't see it as a problem being off while your gone. 65 isn't too cold and if you use the lamp whem your there it should give them the warmth they need. Originally Posted by KITKAT
The cool isn't the danger as a rule. It's the heat that kills quickly.Steve
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10-17-2009, 08:18 PM #5Juvenile snake
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Re: Optimum temp without gradient?
Well could'nt the snakes get a respiratory infection if you leave the lamp off at 65?
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10-17-2009, 08:33 PM #6Old and wise snake
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Re: Optimum temp without gradient?
It would only be off 8 hours out of every 24... I don't think that would cause a resp. infection... Originally Posted by jere000
KitKat"Acts of kindness should never be random."
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10-17-2009, 08:40 PM #7Juvenile snake
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Re: Optimum temp without gradient?
Porbably not but i would leave it on but i am mainly into boids so i could be wrong when it comes to gartes. Originally Posted by KITKAT
It would only be off 8 hours out of every 24... I don't think that would cause a resp. infection...
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10-22-2009, 09:46 AM #8Mr Thamnophis
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Re: Optimum temp without gradient?
nope....have found garters crawling around outside in lower temps.... they are very cold tolerant snakes. Originally Posted by jere000
nice pic! cute little buggars!!!!!!
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