What's going on in my tank?!
HI GUYS!
I've done some research, everything seems to contradict itself though.
A couple weeks ago, I rescued a baby black rat snake from someone who was going to dump him on the side of the road. Being the fact that he was an unexpected addition to my rescue zoo of a home, I wasnt completely prepared. All I had for him was a 5.5 gallon tank, he seemed content with it. I went out, got the things he needed, and now hes happy.
Well, just the other day I bought a luestic Texas rat snake, and i got a 20 gallon. They're both in it now. (I know what I'm doing with cohabing, don't worry!)
My main concern is about the temps.
in the 5.5 gallon, the hot side would stay at 90. Now, It sometimes raises up to 100 in the 20 gallon. How does this happen? And what can I do? right now, i have to turn the it off, until the temp drops and then turn it back on.
also, how do i prevent the cool side from being too cool? earlier it was 60. now its staying at 80.
And do i really have to drop the temps at night? is it personal prefrence? If i do, how would i go about
P.s. Does anyone else's snakes like to be in the little ridge right under the lid? my garter never did it.
Any advice would be appreciated!
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