Found out temperature for snake; how can I raise it?

[Nabbig2]

Dude, you can't keep a corn snake permanently at 73 degrees.

The fact of the matter here is that you NEED a better heat source if you are going to keep your animal. A thermostat CONTROLS the temperature of whatever heat source you plug into it. Your corn snake will eventually die if you keep it at such a low temperature, and if you are unwilling to spend the money to set your snake up correctly, you should re-home it immediately.

Your insulation idea is a good one, however, insulation won't help you much if you don't have enough heat in the cage in the first place.

Oh, okay. I thought 73 degrees was enough. In that case I will get a thermostat this weekend, relax. I'll plug it into my heating lamp I guess. what temperature should I set it to?

 

[Tongue33]

Oh, okay. I thought 73 degrees was enough. In that case I will get a thermostat this weekend, relax. I'll plug it into my heating lamp I guess. what temperature should I set it to?

I would invest in a thermostat I say invest as you want to enjoy your snake "Alive".

I found that thin carpet real thin at Homedepot was what was best for my situation. it was suggested by the local breeders i got my Ball from. Plus it was 7.00 for 12 feet by 2 feet. That is enought o change out the substrate in my tank 12 times!! It also allows heat to travel through it farily easily..

I then Taped a digi thermometer to the top of the carpet where the hide/heat area was. This gives me accurate temp of the heat coming through the carpet to the Necessary area. Then I unplugged my heat pad from the wall, and plugged it into the thermostat.That is where I set it to stop..

Thermostats are from what i've read ABSOLUTELY necessary for those that actually like knowing they will wake up and be able to handle a live snake in the morning vs snake steak.

My set up is brand new and not perfect.. but I will post a pic of it when i get home. It is simple and works pretty good.. My son just bought a new hide spot so the CD deck box is gone

I reallise I am talking about a Ball but form what I have read they are suggested to use similar or the same substrate

I am no pro.. but everything I have read and that the people that have already posted for you./. just helped me all the last 2-3 weeks in getting my set up ready. the info is excellent. Don't just read .. READ DILLIGENTLY as the questions you needed answered were.

And Follow the suggestions or you may not have a snake much longer

Oh Most thermostats are spendy for the ones you want

but I was told this was good..
http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-100...e3eTaxeKbh0Te34Pa38Ta38Rb3r0?sc=2&category=15

I only was able to go witha Zoomed for now./. But in a week or so I should be ready to rock with a real thermostat!!

 

[elevatethis]

Oh, okay. I thought 73 degrees was enough. In that case I will get a thermostat this weekend, relax. I'll plug it into my heating lamp I guess. what temperature should I set it to?

It has already been established that your heat lamp isn't enough for the conditions of the room that the cage is in. Simply adding a thermostat isn't going to magically increase the output of your heat lamp.

Assuming that your heat lamp is an infared or nighttime bulb, leave it on 24/7 for your snake. If you have a bright bulb, you will need to replace it with an infared or nighttime bulb. After that, you'll need to buy a heat pad and a thermostat to control it with.

The thermostat comes with a probe, and you'll place the probe inside the cage on the ground level. For a corn snake, I'd set it at 88 degrees. Allow 24 hrs for the temperature to balance out.

Heating can be expensive, especially when the room itself is so cold, as you are finding out.

Hope that helps.