75 to 90 degrees

[large_cichlids]

Ok if i keep my tank from 75 to 90 degrees,and keep my ball python with a hiding spot,he shouldent throw up his meal right?

 

[Ophiuchus]

Is that 75-90 as in 75'F on the cool side and 90'F on the warm side? If so, then yes, that is ideal and he shouldn't barf his next meal. Good luck.

 

[elevatethis]

Actually, 75 is too low for Ball Pythons. Anything below 78 can begin to cause a Respiratory Infection.

80 degrees MINIMUM on the cool end to be safe.

 

[davo]

I'd keep them about 92 hotspot, 82 cool and it works for me.
In a set up like yours I'd have two different hides, one at the warm end, one at the cool end.

 

[Z Trip]

I thought that the night time temp was to go no lower then 75 and should be around 75-78.

Z

 

[smmfish]

My ball pythons cool side is kept at 75 degrees and the hot side is kept at 92 degrees constant. He is doing quite well with those temps and has been for over a year now.

 

[Ophiuchus]

My ball pythons cool side is kept at 75 degrees and the hot side is kept at 92 degrees constant. He is doing quite well with those temps and has been for over a year now.

Same here except its been like...13 yrs?

 

[elevatethis]

Same here except its been like...13 yrs?

Cooling into the low 70s risks RI (Respiratory Infection). I didn't mean to say it absolutely would, however, its one of the factors that can lead to it. Generally, I recommend no lower than 80 as a precaution for beginners.

 

[walls]

Cooling into the low 70s risks RI (Respiratory Infection). I didn't mean to say it absolutely would, however, its one of the factors that can lead to it. Generally, I recommend no lower than 80 as a precaution for beginners.

Not disagreeing but wouldnt the snake know that it is getting too cold and move to the warmer side anyways?

My boa enclosure is USUALLY between 78-80 on the cool side and 92-95 on the warm. And for what its worth the only time she goes to the warm side is right after she eats for about 2 days or so. Then its right back to the dark "coolish" corner.

 

[lovespunaround]

Some snakes tend to favor cooler areas rather than warmer areas. I don't know if ball pythons are like this.

And yes, cooling into the low 70s increases risk for RI, but I think it wouldn't really be a problem if the highs reach into the upper 80s to lower 90s for the majority of the day, to keep the snake's immune system working.