I would copy and paste so I can respond directly, but I am having issues with word count. Did KS change something with the forums and how much you can type?

The ambient temps of the substrate in my cages is usually 2-3 degrees lower than the room temps - this can cause me problems sometimes because my nesting can easily be too cold.

I lived in Ft. Walton Beach, so I know about the Gulf Coast temps, but I forget how different it is. I was recently down in El Paso during the winter, and it was 80 degrees. Even when it is 80 degrees here it is still colder because my ground temps are in the 60's, so once the sun goes away temps drop quickly.

When I lost some kings the ambient temps got down in the 20's. I had ice in the water bowls. I had a oil heater to keep the room from freezing but it was not enough. I was doing some renovation work and my snakes were in a room with no heat. We had a cold front come through an the outside temps got to -20F. I was very disappointed in myself. Gotta learn and move on.

With the getula in the rack system. I also have corns, nelsons milks, pueblan milks and a bunch of BP's in that rack. The thermostat is set to 90F but that is set up to keep the rack from getting too hot. I think that the snakes can actually get up to 95ish in there in small localized areas.

Some more in a bit.....
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