Sick cali king...PLZ HELP!!!! - Page 2

Heather7875 · 07-29-13, 12:27 AM

thank y'all so much for every bit of advice. we really loved this snake...first one for both of us. and we want another, but don't want this to happen again.

Heather7875 · 07-29-13, 12:29 AM

I was controlling them...that's why I'm so confused
I watched the temp several times throughout the day. would call hubby to make sure he checked and it was always consistant.

Heather7875 · 07-29-13, 12:29 AM

and I did use thermostates...two

Mikoh4792 · 07-29-13, 12:46 AM

Even if you were controlling them with thermostats, you were basing your temps off the wrong spot by placing the thermometer 3 inches off the ground. Where did you have your thermostat probes placed?

Heather7875 · 07-29-13, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

Even if you were controlling them with thermostats, you were basing your temps off the wrong spot by placing the thermometer 3 inches off the ground. Where did you have your thermostat probes placed?

ok, what is a thermostat prob...sorry, guess I really don't know much at all dang.

Heather7875 · 07-29-13, 01:02 AM

I really need that to keep my snakes alive...the temp difference can't be that much of a difference. Sorry not being rude. just really don't get that scientifically. He did fine with that temp for three months. So does it take that long for temp to affect them?

KORBIN5895 · 07-29-13, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Heather7875

I was controlling them...that's why I'm so confused
I watched the temp several times throughout the day. would call hubby to make sure he checked and it was always consistant.

No, you were using thermometers to check the temperature. A thermostat is a device that actually regulates the power flow to your heat source exactly like a thermostat on your wall controls your heater.

From what you are telling me your snake almost definitely died from over heating. Especially when you used a heat mat and a heat lamp 24/7.

milk man · 07-29-13, 01:18 AM

The ground temp could be 30-40*F higher than air temp. you need a thermometer that would come in contact with the bedding. Even measuring a 1/2" off the floor will give you a much lower temp then contact with the floor of the cage.

Mikoh4792 · 07-29-13, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Heather7875

I really need that to keep my snakes alive...the temp difference can't be that much of a difference. Sorry not being rude. just really don't get that scientifically. He did fine with that temp for three months. So does it take that long for temp to affect them?

I'm not saying that your snake died of overheating, I'm just saying it's a possibility given that you were basing your temps off the wrong location in the enclosure. If you read 92F 3 inches off the floor while using a heat mat, it means that where your snake is lying is much hotter.

If your snake did die of overheating, then it's possible that it was slowly killing him over the months until he couldn't take it anymore.

Mikoh4792 · 07-29-13, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Heather7875

ok, what is a thermostat prob...sorry, guess I really don't know much at all dang.

How were you using a thermostat without knowing what a probe is?

Mikoh4792 · 07-29-13, 01:24 AM

Could you post pictures of your setup?

Heather7875 · 07-29-13, 01:25 AM

thank you both for the info. it is very much appreciated!

Do either of you know a great breeder for kingsnakes?

Heather7875 · 07-29-13, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

Could you post pictures of your setup?

Sure. Let me send email myself so i have on computer and can post.

Mikoh4792 · 07-29-13, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Heather7875

thank you both for the info. it is very much appreciated!

Do either of you know a great breeder for kingsnakes?

check faunaclassifieds.com or kingsnake.com and go to the kingsnake section.

Heather7875 · 07-29-13, 02:15 AM

ok...so i had a typo. I don't have a thermostat in my terrariums...LOL. that would be freakin funny!!!
i have the two thermometers that tells me the temperature. Come on now.
Probe is...well, I won't go there...LMMFAO!!
I would think i would only need a probe if i was raising snakes. Am I incorrect in saying that?