Keeping snakes by the window?

[craigafrechette]

I guess the simple question is:

If experienced keepers have been advising against it for years, why do it?

There's a reason it's advised not to put a reptile enclosure in front of a window. Years of experience tells us the temps fluctuate too much and heat spikes can be fatal.

So, there's no way I would risk that with my animals. We have the knowledge to know better, the animals don't get a say... So, if we know it's advised against because it's dangerous, why do it? That's just irresponsible in my opinion.

[dangernoodles]

Originally Posted by craigafrechette

I guess the simple question is:

If experienced keepers have been advising against it for years, why do it?

There's a reason it's advised not to put a reptile enclosure in front of a window. Years of experience tells us the temps fluctuate too much and heat spikes can be fatal.

So, there's no way I would risk that with my animals. We have the knowledge to know better, the animals don't get a say... So, if we know it's advised against because it's dangerous, why do it? That's just irresponsible in my opinion.

Fair point. I'll have to move my desk to a shadier part of my room. I'll buy led/uvb lights for the live plants I plan to put in there.

[BlackKing Nacho]

Originally Posted by craigafrechette

I guess the simple question is:

If experienced keepers have been advising against it for years, why do it?

and this .