wow... maybe he IS too hot. poor fella.

Posted by bugland on February 18, 2000 at 12:21:29:

In Reply to: Re: heat & UV lamps for gray ratsnake posted by CD on February 17, 2000 at 19:15:02:

i have a heating pad, maybe i'll switch to that.

as for UV... i've heard so many things on this, i think i'll keep it just for my peace of mind (out of curiosity, why don't snakes need UV? is it a vitamin D issue?) besides, i think he likes it :-) also his tank is next to the window, and when i open the curtains he comes to the top and starts poking around- i guess the light makes him feel more active or something.

t/c
bugland

: First you need to get a good thermometer, so you will know exactly what the temperature is. I like to keep the warmest area of the cage in the low 80's.
: Personally, I would use an undertank heating pad rather than the heat lamp for this species.
: As far as the UV lamp, you can use either one if it makes you feel better, but snakes do not require UV light at all.

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: i have a heating pad, maybe i'll switch to that. : as for UV... i've heard so many things on this, i think i'll keep it just for my peace of mind (out of curiosity, why don't snakes need UV? is it a vitamin D issue?) besides, i think he likes it :-) also his tank is next to the window, and when i open the curtains he comes to the top and starts poking around- i guess the light makes him feel more active or something. : t/c : bugland : : First you need to get a good thermometer, so you will know exactly what the temperature is. I like to keep the warmest area of the cage in the low 80's. : : Personally, I would use an undertank heating pad rather than the heat lamp for this species. : : As far as the UV lamp, you can use either one if it makes you feel better, but snakes do not require UV light at all.

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