Just another question..

[occalot]

Im just after some clarifycation about temps and humidity for a central carpet python as Im getting conflicting advice.
What temps etc are best and what is the best way to monitor them??
Thanks for you patience!!!
Occalot

[raptor]

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[craig.a.c]

It doesn't matter who you talk to, you will allways get diferent answers. Mine is kept with a basking temp from 28 - 32 a cool end of 22 - 25. Humidity is around 32%.

[occalot]

thanks guys. Craig, do you have to use 2 temp gauges to ensure the difference in temps?

[occalot]

yep, me again! How much is too much humidity? I cant seem to get it dowm past 58-60%. Thats with a small dinner sized bowl of water, the UV globe and the 2 40watt party globes. Any suggestions? Oh, and the temp is still only about 26-27 degrees in the basking end.

[snakes4me2]

Is your water bowl at the cool end or warm?

[Pythoninfinite]

You will need a bit more heat at the basking end (maybe up the globes to 60w), but don't worry about the humidity - not critical at all, just the ambient humidity is fine, and will fluctuate constantly anyway.

Jamie.

[occalot]

The water bowl is at the cool end. I think I will go for a stronger light, perhaps even a proper heat globe? Im worried about the humidity cos someone told me that it could lead to rot? is this right?
Thaks for the quick responses!

[craig.a.c]

Originally Posted by occalot

thanks guys. Craig, do you have to use 2 temp gauges to ensure the difference in temps?

I use a themomater that that reads indoor and outdoor temps. Place the thermomater under the basking lamp and the probe in the cooler end. This will give a hot and cool end reading.

[craig.a.c]

Try using a smaller water bowl to try and get the humidity down.