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04-27-11, 07:03 AM
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How hot is too hot?
Hey guys. I got a 40gallon tank with 2 100 watt bulbs for heat. Most days my temps are 85 and 80. However, on hotter days it could get up to bout 95. Can it be too hot for my carpet? How hot is too hot? Thanks everyone.
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04-27-11, 09:09 AM
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slainte mhath
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Re: How hot is too hot?
95f is too hot mate
i run my carpets at.....
hot end 84f to 86f
cool end 76f to 80f
i keep all my adults in 4x2x2ft tanks and use 60 or 100 watt ceramics but only 1 ceramic bulb in each tank
the only carpet i know that can take 95f is diamonds and thats usually only for a 4 hour basking period then no heat for the rest of the 24 hour period
are you using a thermostat ?
cheers shaun
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04-27-11, 09:11 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
bulb?? as in a light bulb?? I think too much light on a snake 24/7 would stressful you should get another type of heat source
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04-27-11, 09:14 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
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Originally Posted by brylecc1989
Hey guys. I got a 40gallon tank with 2 100 watt bulbs for heat. Most days my temps are 85 and 80. However, on hotter days it could get up to bout 95. Can it be too hot for my carpet? How hot is too hot? Thanks everyone.
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too hot. but also.... you have a 40 gal with 2 100 watt bulbs and you're only getting 80-85 degrees? is it a glass fish tank with a screen lid? sounds like you definitely need to stabilize your temps.
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04-27-11, 09:56 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
I don't have a thermostat. I figured that with my two bulbs, i can manipulate the heat how i wanted. Ideally i have the white one on in the day and the red one at night. Only when its very hot in my house does the temp raise and i always fix it quickly. How can i keep my temps at a steady 85 degrees with the variance in room temperature? Help! I want my snake to be happy. lol
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04-27-11, 09:59 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
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I don't have a thermostat.
How can i keep my temps at a steady 85 degrees with the variance in room temperature? Help! I want my snake to be happy. lol
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04-27-11, 10:03 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
I never put anything hot near any of my animals without a thermostat - what if you were out for the day and the temps went up? What happens to mr snake then?
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04-27-11, 10:06 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
You're right Rob. How does a thermostat work and where can i get one? What kind should i get? Appreciate the advice. Also, what is strategically the best place to stick my thermometer probe?
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04-27-11, 10:17 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
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04-27-11, 10:19 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
answer my questions above if you want more help.
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04-27-11, 10:31 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
It is a glass tank with screen lid. Zilla critter keepers i believe is the exact model. humidity stays at about 45-50%. I was told 40-60 was good for carpets.
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04-27-11, 10:38 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
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Originally Posted by brylecc1989
I don't have a thermostat. I figured that with my two bulbs, i can manipulate the heat how i wanted. Ideally i have the white one on in the day and the red one at night. Only when its very hot in my house does the temp raise and i always fix it quickly. How can i keep my temps at a steady 85 degrees with the variance in room temperature? Help! I want my snake to be happy. lol
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a thermostat is all you need mate
i use a dimming stat with light emmiting heat sources
i use a pulse stat for non light emmiting heat sources
they cost around £40 ($26) over here i use microclimate brand and have found them reliable and very accurate (to within less than half a degree)
i preffer ceramic bulbs as they do not give off light and can be used 24/7 thay also give great ambient air temperatures and i won't use anything else i feel they are that good
a 100 watt would do just fine with a heat guard and a thermostat
like jendee i'm not a fan of light bulbs too much hassle changing over to a non light source at night time
cheers shaun
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04-27-11, 10:59 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
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Originally Posted by brylecc1989
It is a glass tank with screen lid. Zilla critter keepers i believe is the exact model. humidity stays at about 45-50%. I was told 40-60 was good for carpets.
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Screen lids don't hold heat in. I suggest covering at least half with something solid. You will get more consistent temps and your equipment will run more efficiently.
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04-27-11, 11:21 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
You shouldn't have two lights on top, I assume they are spread out and if they are that would mean both ends are getting pretty warm so your snake can't regulate his body temps. I have a 20 gallon tank with a 100watt infrared heat bulb, but it has a dimmer switch on it and I keep the temps at about 91 degrees or so for my Jag. 95 is too hot for a carpet unless it is like a bredli. Also Diamonds don't do well in heat. They need cooler temps like in the mid 80's. Just get the warm side up to about 88 to 92 and than have a cooler side so the snake can choose which side he wants to be on.
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04-27-11, 11:26 AM
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Re: How hot is too hot?
What is wrong with having a heat lamp 24-7? Carpet pythons are semi-arboreal snakes so most are going to want to climb rather than sit on the floor of the cage on a heat mat. They aren't ball pythons. I have had my carpet now for over 2 months and I have the 100watt light running 24-7. Not all carpets will climb, I realize that but most do. I guess it just depends on the snake. If he likes to sit on the floor of the cage than get a UTH, if he likes to climb than get a heat lamp. Just make sure the temps are the correct temps and you shouldn't have any problems .
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