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Thermal gradient for deppei ssp?

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Posted by: mylicon at Mon Oct 26 07:52:56 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by mylicon ]  
   

I have been reading a lot about this in relation to other pituophis and I am thinking of adding some heat tape to my neonatal deppei cages. My question is this: why bother if they are thriving at their current temps (72 78)? How beneficial is a thermal gradient to these guys. I am reading Mader's reptile medicine and surgery book and he recommends a thermal gradient for all reptiles. How many of you guys use a thermal gradient for your young deppei or jani? Do you think it's necessary?

Thanks for the input.

   

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