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I think this did it if it works, copied from another post. Maybe i am smarter than i think i am & don't need the missus after all.LOL Ha Ha.
 
Wow Thanks for that MR_IAN_DAVO. You are giving me great info and I really appriciate it..

That goes for everyone who has posted here..A BIG THANKYOU..

This is a great statement as it can get very hot under the tin esp on a hot summers day.

There has been some very good sugestions all with credit.
I have a few outdoor enclosures here in Emerald for my more mature morelia & they do a great job.
Position is everything!!!!!!!!
Install them in a position where they get morning sun, even if it is not direct sun on all of the enclosure, both summer & winter they will come out in the morning a bask in the sun. BUT it is important esp in Qld or hot climates to give them afternoon shade, even from about 11 am on.
It does not get as hot in Bundy as it does here but the arvo sun will kill a snake both there & here if it cannot retreat to a cool area. So arvo shade & a cool hide is very important. Don't stress too much in winter as i have done in the past, the snakes do just fine so long as they get morning sun to bask & warm up.
Don't underestimate the power & heat of the sun. Put a thermometer out in the sun tomorrow at 10 am & you will be surprised (32 to 35c) & then put a thermometer in the sun middle of summer & you will be even more surprised (45to60c)Minimum.

Cheers
Ian

PS. Just a bit more info i thought of is the underground hide idea with pot etc is a great idea & i should have done that for my Diamonds, but too late now. The only problem with this is that in rainy weather it will fill with water & have to soak away, maybe in Bundy not so bad as you might hae sandy type soil.
In winter time on frosty mornings i have been worried about my snakes being too cold & frezing them by the very low winter temps. I did a skin temp check on the snakes one frosty morning a couple of years back & the temp was 3c i thought the snake was doomed. BUT no came out & basked in the morning sun & warmed up & then went & coiled away in their hides. So long as morning sun is given they seem to cope.

Hence i would rather all my snakes be cooler than too hot so long as they have access to the ideal heat temp for some period of time All seems to be OK.
I have never had a crook snake or any problems with the outdoor enclosures.
If i was more computer smart i would post pics of my outdoors but my missus Paula nrmally does that & she is away. But if you browse some enclosure threads you are sure to find.
Cheers again.
 
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