>>is that 98 degrees the actual heat source, or the ambient temp on that side of the tank?!
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>>Either way, LOWER IT DOWN, you could fry your snake. Next thing you know he's wobbling and doesn't know left from up.
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>>Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
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I'll have to explain that to some of the rescues I've taken care of so they'll quit acting normal. LOL

I respect you Joe, but that just is not true. When ever i deal with an RI case, they are kept ambients no LESS than 85, usually a tad higher, and there hot spot a solid 100°, and i have never had this so called "brain damage" occur like I hear mentioned quite often.
In fact, with some medications they tell you to keep the animal at the higher end of the spectrum to enable the meds to work at their optimum potential. I've used high temps alone to knock out some cases of supposed RI also. Just an FYI.

I agree totally with the vet part though. If there is discharge of any kind, from nose or mouth, it should be cultured to check for sensitivity so you can get the right meds to knock it out.

My humble opinion.
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