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06-16-14, 12:38 PM
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Strangest snake ever
I'm convinced my retic doesn't Like heat, ate again Saturday night and right back to the cool side of the cage, I've only seen her under the heat once since I got her and that was when she was out shedding so I don't even really know if that counts, the hot side is only 88 so who know. Most snakes at least use the heat to digest, not my little weirdo.
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06-16-14, 12:47 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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Originally Posted by jpsteele80
I'm convinced my retic doesn't Like heat, ate again Saturday night and right back to the cool side of the cage, I've only seen her under the heat once since I got her and that was when she was out shedding so I don't even really know if that counts, the hot side is only 88 so who know. Most snakes at least use the heat to digest, not my little weirdo.
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Maybe she's conserving energy?
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06-16-14, 12:49 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
Yeah but conserve energy for what?
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06-16-14, 12:54 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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Yeah but conserve energy for what?
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It was just a guess LOL She may just like the cool side.
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06-16-14, 01:08 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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Originally Posted by sharthun
It was just a guess LOL She may just like the cool side.
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That's what I'm guessing, but it's just weird that she doesn't even use the hot side to digest her food
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06-16-14, 01:09 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
Lower the heat on the hot side. If shes not using it, maybe its too warm for her. Lower it to 86, then 84, then 82. Observe her and change accordingly.
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06-16-14, 01:44 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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Originally Posted by smy_749
Lower the heat on the hot side. If shes not using it, maybe its too warm for her. Lower it to 86, then 84, then 82. Observe her and change accordingly.
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Yeah I was thinking about dropping it another 2 degrees and seeing what happened
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06-16-14, 01:57 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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Originally Posted by jpsteele80
I'm convinced my retic doesn't Like heat, ate again Saturday night and right back to the cool side of the cage, I've only seen her under the heat once since I got her and that was when she was out shedding so I don't even really know if that counts, the hot side is only 88 so who know. Most snakes at least use the heat to digest, not my little weirdo.
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 looks like we both got freaks, Jenny does the same thing 
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06-16-14, 01:58 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
I've noticed that my adult corn snake is similar. Always hanging out in the cooler areas of his cage. Overheating definitely seems more of a threat to most snakes than becoming to cold.
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06-16-14, 02:00 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
What's the temp on both ends at? Also how big is she?
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06-16-14, 02:01 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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Originally Posted by CosmicOwl
I've noticed that my adult corn snake is similar. Always hanging out in the cooler areas of his cage. Overheating definitely seems more of a threat to most snakes than becoming to cold.
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Corn snakes should be kept cooler anyways. They come from a temperate climate.
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06-16-14, 02:40 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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What's the temp on both ends at? Also how big is she?
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Right now it's 88 hot end and 80 cool end, going to drop it 2 degrees to 86 and 78 and go from there
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06-16-14, 02:41 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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looks like we both got freaks, Jenny does the same thing |
Lol nothing wrong with having freaks
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06-16-14, 03:31 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
Go to 76/86
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06-16-14, 03:37 PM
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Re: Strangest snake ever
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Originally Posted by millertime89
Corn snakes should be kept cooler anyways. They come from a temperate climate.
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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.
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