i have a under heater and a heat lamp.. i can get it 80-85 no problem in the daytime...but in the nighttime the temps in the tank can sometime drop to 60-65..how can i keep it at 70-75 at night?
2007-12-30 08:49:23 · 7 answers · asked by Mirage 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Never use a heat rock. These are notorious for malfunctioning and causing serious burns.
As suggested - a CHE, which is a lightless heat emitter, is excellent for night set-ups. Even the red lights at night can sometimes bother the reptile and can keep the temps too high. They do need to cool down at night - and some species actually do better with the very low temps. Not knowing what kind of reptile you have does not allow the right info on temps - so research where it needs to be and adjust accordingly with the heat device you choose.
2007-12-30 10:20:33 · answer #1 · answered by prism_wolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is still dropping into the low to mid 60's even with the heat pad left on at night (Brrr! how cold is your house?! ) then you may need to invest in a ceramic heat emitter. You can leave it on for 24 hours without bothering your snake. They are a bit expensive but last for years. A cheaper alternative is a red light at night. You could try covering the cage at night to contain the heat produced by the pad alone but with those low temps that may not be enough.
2007-12-30 09:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by Thea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are u measuring the air temp or the cage floor temp? I discovered that there's a difference! lol Anyway, it might not be a bad thing if the temp drops some, since that's how it happens in nature. I used to worry about my son's gecko until I got a flat thermometer to check the sand temp... we don't use the red heat lamp as much now.
2007-12-30 09:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by J V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be positive. i'm specific this answer would be criticized; even although that's the very fact none-the less. Corn snakes do no longer probably ought to have supplemental warmth (as long as your place keeps decent temps). it rather is answer is speaking approximately corns.... i'm in no ability speaking boas, pythons etc. I supply little to no supplemental warmth for my king. I stay interior the SE US So your answer is confident.... yet via all ability; upload a tank heater on a dimmer and reveal screen temps.
2016-11-26 21:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by schiavone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a night heat bulb (it's usually red in color) that I purchased at the pet store.
2007-12-30 09:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by JessiC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a red light from the petstore
2007-12-30 13:58:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you have in the tank ..
It getting a little cooler might not be a problem it may be more natural for your creature.
2007-12-30 09:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by fenderplayer104 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋