Having issues regulating proper Temps

[TheFrogman]

I'm not totally following you,
First I'm talking about a Spotted Python not a Ba Python. Second why cover back and sides with black paper, they are already covered with a nice rock style tiles.

Below is what I researched and found for care for Spotty's;

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"Low 70-75F degrees at night are fine for these snakes, but they like daytime temps of 80-85F degrees with an 88-95F degree hot spot. The spotted pythons do not need high humidity."

If this is incorrect please correct my temps.

[Chris72]

Frog:

My bad.
For some reason I guess I must have made the assuption it was a Ball.

As cozy at it looks in the pic (looks good!) it's hard to tell how much is reflected. If you have the back and sides totally / mostly covered then that's fine. (Sides don't look coverd)

[TheFrogman]

Originally Posted by Chris72

Frog:

My bad.
For some reason I guess I must have made the assuption it was a Ball.

As cozy at it looks in the pic (looks good!) it's hard to tell how much is reflected. If you have the back and sides totally / mostly covered then that's fine. (Sides don't look coverd)

My apologies, it is a terrible photo, I have back and sides covered. I have the hot side at 94*F and cool side at 82*F-85*F, I cant get it cooler, is that ok? I thought cool side should be in the 70's?

[Mikoh4792]

If you can't get the coolside to be cooler I'd reccomend lowering the hotside a few degrees.

I'm just surprised how your coolside is so warm even during the Winter. I wish it was that easy for me.


There is a new book coming out this Winter called " The Complete Children's Python" that covers all anteresia subspecies. Very similar to The Complete Carpet Python in that it goes over all husbandry and breeding techniques. Should help you tons.

[Mikoh4792]

And if you can't get your answers here I'd recommend contacting a reputable breeder for advice.

[TheFrogman]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

If you can't get the coolside to be cooler I'd reccomend lowering the hotside a few degrees.

I'm just surprised how your coolside is so warm even during the Winter. I wish it was that easy for me.


There is a new book coming out this Winter called " The Complete Children's Python" that covers all anteresia subspecies. Very similar to The Complete Carpet Python in that it goes over all husbandry and breeding techniques. Should help you tons.

Thank you, thanks you for your help, I do appreciate it. I will look for that book.

[TheFrogman]

UPDATE:
First off, thanks to everyone that has helped me in this situation. I replaced the Thermometer on the cool side and I think I fixed my issue. Are the below temps acceptable?

Hot Side 92*F
Cool Side 77*F