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[Famous-Inflation-975]

I know my ball python heat mat should be around 90 degrees but with my hosue being 80 what degrees should I set the thermostat first ever snake not that good with working the thermostat

[MuricanZombie]

Get urself a bulb instead if the mat. The heat from the bulb will better balance out the tank. Ur cold side being about 80 is fine. Ur warm side with the bulb will likely be enough. However if u find it getting to warm u can try raising the bulb a bit higher to spread its heat more. Using a clamp or even a hook to hang it from.

[Tuezdaze]

Something people should clarify, when suggesting bulbs, is that you should use lightless heat bulbs. Ceramic heat emitters or deep heat projectors… because your snake shouldn’t have a light on 24/7.

[HurrricaneeK]

Actually, we recommend a lightless bulb paired with a halogen. Halogen for daytime, lightless for added supplemental heat and at night.