Strangest snake ever

[CosmicOwl]

Originally Posted by millertime89

Corn snakes should be kept cooler anyways. They come from a temperate climate.

I know. His temps are kept within normal corn snake ranges, but he seems to prefer room temperature.

Even snakes from sub-tropical or tropical locations aren't always going to be at 85-90+ degrees. They're going to retreat into the shade, or underground where it can be significantly cooler. And as I said, I think the risk of overheating is more dangerous that being too cool. Being a few degrees too warm can easily kill.

[millertime89]

Originally Posted by CosmicOwl

I know. His temps are kept within normal corn snake ranges, but he seems to prefer room temperature.

Even snakes from sub-tropical or tropical locations aren't always going to be at 85-90+ degrees. They're going to retreat into the shade, or underground where it can be significantly cooler. And as I said, I think the risk of overheating is more dangerous that being too cool. Being a few degrees too warm can easily kill.

I'm well aware. Most tropical species you'll find try to maintain an internal body temperature of 80-82F. I've found my snakes stay the healthiest if the gradient averages in this range. 76/86 should be spot on for tropical species.

[MM1]

I've noticed that my Haitian Boa seems to alternate between the cool areas (72-75 F) and the fringes of the warm spot (most of the perimeter is around 80) under the radiant heat panel (which is at 86 F right underneath). He only stays in the warmest spot in the event I end up with a rat more towards the large end of the spectrum than medium for a given meal. And that's only for about a day.