Thanks, Dean! n/p

Posted by Brandon_C on July 02, 2002 at 14:22:58:

In Reply to: that's pretty close to exactly what I do... posted by Dean Alessandrini on July 02, 2002 at 10:58:50:

: The temp doesn't drop quite that low at night here in mid summer...mine probably never go below 75 in mid summer, just because it's hot here..

: but low 70's for a NTL is fine. gradient is key for daytime.
: they should have access to a basking spot and a good area to escape the heat too.

: I personally (although it's not entirely necessary) like to provide them with a retreat area in both the warm and cool sides of the cage.

: in the wild...they are typically in one of three stages when at rest:

: 1- in a nice cool dark place...many times underground
: 2- basking in the open
: 3- somewhere in between like in the shade under a palm frond above ground.

: under ideal circumstances...they'd be able to choose from similar conditions.

: Dean Alessandrini
: "Great American Snake"

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