First I would like to say thank you so much for responding! I tried to post this on the appropriate sub-forum but I got no response.

I am not new to snakes in general; I have 2 Jungle Carpet Pythons, 1 Irian Jaya Carpet Python, 2 Balls, and 1 Corn. I know about temperature gradients and with my balls I heat from the bottom, on one side. My question was the necessity of a daylight cycle. Even though they are nocturnal does the light cycle length play into it or is gestation just a result of temp? I know with diurnal mammals that a lack of darkness is detrimental, so I was wondering if anyone knows if it works that way with nocturnal reptiles.

Thanks again!

My original post:

Do you suggest using a daytime light, on a timer, in conjunction with normal heating elements, just for the light cycle? I know they are nocturnal and burrowing. Is the natural light in the room enough? Mine have been doing fine for two years in that (with a daytime light) configuration, but I want to do the best thing for them. I’m about 50/50 after asking locals. I am interested in breeding and along with cooling does reducing the light cycle artificially help?

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