Djando98
Not so new Member
Hi all,
I have a 7 month old diamond python, and i am curious about what sort of ambient temp i should have in the enclosure??
I have read lots of threads about substrate temp - however - i don't really see the ambient temperature mentioned at all??
My Current setup is a ExoTerra PT2610 24"x18"x18" Enclosure, a 50w heat cord, 150w Ceramic Heat Emitter.
Both Heat sources have independent thermostats.
Currently i have the heat mat set to 30 degrees and the heat emitter set to 33.
The cool end currently sits around 21-24 degrees (depending on the room temp).
The question i have is that yes, i am supplying heat underneath via the heat mat - however if i turn off the heat emitter at night the ambient temp in the enclosure can drop alot! - our nights here are around 0-2 degrees.
this leaves the cool end being VERY cold..
My girl will then be found in her hide right on top of the heat mat. (obviously cold)
however - if i leave the heat emitter on throughout the night - it is typical i will get up during the night to find her out and about. having a bit of a bask and being quite active.
should i allow the temp to drop overnight?? should i keep basking for morning hours??
Previously i have had a few issues with feeding (she went off food for around 3 and a half weeks.) and even now she can be reluctant to feed - and with feeding issues being nearly always a direct issue with temps, i wanna make sure everything is ok..
so what ambient temps should i try and maintain?? or is it okay to only heat the substrate overnight??
any info would be tops!!
(I have included a pic of her enclosure and one of her of course!! Unfortunately taken on a crappy iPhone camera!)
Thanks in advance guys
Daniel
I have a 7 month old diamond python, and i am curious about what sort of ambient temp i should have in the enclosure??
I have read lots of threads about substrate temp - however - i don't really see the ambient temperature mentioned at all??
My Current setup is a ExoTerra PT2610 24"x18"x18" Enclosure, a 50w heat cord, 150w Ceramic Heat Emitter.
Both Heat sources have independent thermostats.
Currently i have the heat mat set to 30 degrees and the heat emitter set to 33.
The cool end currently sits around 21-24 degrees (depending on the room temp).
The question i have is that yes, i am supplying heat underneath via the heat mat - however if i turn off the heat emitter at night the ambient temp in the enclosure can drop alot! - our nights here are around 0-2 degrees.
this leaves the cool end being VERY cold..
My girl will then be found in her hide right on top of the heat mat. (obviously cold)
however - if i leave the heat emitter on throughout the night - it is typical i will get up during the night to find her out and about. having a bit of a bask and being quite active.
should i allow the temp to drop overnight?? should i keep basking for morning hours??
Previously i have had a few issues with feeding (she went off food for around 3 and a half weeks.) and even now she can be reluctant to feed - and with feeding issues being nearly always a direct issue with temps, i wanna make sure everything is ok..
so what ambient temps should i try and maintain?? or is it okay to only heat the substrate overnight??
any info would be tops!!
(I have included a pic of her enclosure and one of her of course!! Unfortunately taken on a crappy iPhone camera!)
Thanks in advance guys
Daniel