I said that because knowing the OP isn't real experienced with tiny milks, and they are far better kept in very small enclosure when juveniles. A real high temp gradient for each side in a very confined space as I mentioned might not be able to be practically achieved and the whole area could get too hot and even kill the snake depending on how he does this. Also, I didn't say a "basking spot" of low to mid 80's. I also said make sure the snake's belly can get in the low to mid 80's. That is plenty for any small milksnake to digest properly. Cole and Dell both know this too, and there is nobody that knows more about N. American milksnake husbandry than they do.

I tell less experienced people these things for a very specific reason. Because if I caually told the person 90's and the snake couldn't get way from it for any reason because of an improper setup, that would be far worse and could kill the snake even. Low to mid 80's at the enclosure's floor surface where the snakes belly is won't run a risk of getting too hot, no matter what, and at the same time will allow for proper digestion.


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