TeaganEliza
New Member
Hi all, I'm planning on buying a Diamond Python in a couple of weeks and I need help regarding DPS prevention. Overall, I've done hours and hours of research regarding this problem yet I still can't come to a conclusion. I primarily need help with temperature, Cooling cycles.. etc etc.
Would a basking area of 35C be adequate? The basking light would only be on for 3 hours early in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, other than that the enclosure would be at room temperature. Should I make any adjustments to this regarding temperature and how long (daily) the basking light should remain on during different times of the year?
Every single reptile shop owner/staff member I've spoken to say a cooling cycle isn't necessary, however literally every online article says otherwise in relevance to Diamond Pythons. I was wondering how long I should have the basking light on in winter (if at all), what temperature it should be and how long / what time I should have it turned on during the day. I would also like to know what the ambient daytime/nighttime temperature should be during winter.
Sorry for the long post, I want my Diamond to have the longest life it possibly can.
Would a basking area of 35C be adequate? The basking light would only be on for 3 hours early in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, other than that the enclosure would be at room temperature. Should I make any adjustments to this regarding temperature and how long (daily) the basking light should remain on during different times of the year?
Every single reptile shop owner/staff member I've spoken to say a cooling cycle isn't necessary, however literally every online article says otherwise in relevance to Diamond Pythons. I was wondering how long I should have the basking light on in winter (if at all), what temperature it should be and how long / what time I should have it turned on during the day. I would also like to know what the ambient daytime/nighttime temperature should be during winter.
Sorry for the long post, I want my Diamond to have the longest life it possibly can.