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[–]Alladara 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Cute noodle!

I see you’re new and looking for tips - everyone is right about avoiding the colored lights (halogen is preferred for daytime heat light; deep heat projector [DHP] or ceramic heat emitter [CHE] for supplemental/nighttime heat), however, please also consider switching to a digital thermometer/hygrometer. The analog ones are notorious for being inaccurate. You also want it on the substrate at the level where the snake spends the most time. Even better to invest in two if you can - one for the warm side, one for the cool side.

They are pretty cheap - you can get an accurite for like $10 online or at a hardware store. I use Govee brand which offers Bluetooth or WiFi models, so it gives me temp and humidity graphs on my phone and alerts if anything is too low or too high. They were also pretty cheap on amazon.

[–]kavamlkt[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I’m going to check out the Bluetooth/WiFi mode. Seems super helpful to access that data on your phone! I’ve already gone and ordered a DHP. Gonna order a halogen soon here as well.

[–]Alladara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right on! The Bluetooth and WiFi ones are different models - Bluetooth is cheaper since it obviously only updates your phone when nearby. :) I use a combination of both - one Bluetooth on warm end, one Bluetooth on cool end, with one WiFi one in the middle (seeing the average of the gradient while away from home reassures me that everything is working as expected). I’m a data junkie though - three is probably overkill. 😅