This allows the heat to remain in the enclosure longer creating more heat with less energy. The heat pools around the top where as having vents on opposing sides creates a quicker airflow past the heat source.I always put vents top and bottom only on the cool side.
BUT ventilation in top 1 side and bottom opposite side, would create a better ventilation in terms of fresh air etc.
personally id prefer paying the tiny amount more in energy if it meens a healthier airflow inside the animals enclosure.
most snakes are quite hardy compared to other animals, but i know one of the major rookie mistakes with some species of tarantulas, spiderlings of poeciletheria and avicularia, has reputation for dieing easily, and thats because of poorly ventilated containers, its easily fixed with holes in the lid and on the side of the container.
same thing applies to any other living creature relying on air, fresh ventilated air is always better in the long run than poorly ventilated.
i built my terrariums with vents placed diagonally top 1 side bottom opposite side, some place it bottom in front and top in the back.
...My question is, where would be the best placement of air vents be?...
I hope this helps.
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