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What should night temps be?

stenodactylus Feb 19, 2012 08:37 PM

I haven't used a night lamp ever for my western hog nose, I just had a heat pad and my house only gets to the mid to low 60s at night in the winter. I just changed to a cage that can't use a heat mat, so what is the ideal night temp? The herp store guy just said to run a red light 24/7 but don't they need a cool down?

Replies (2)

Gregg_M_Madden Feb 20, 2012 10:16 PM

I see no reason to have to cool them down at night.

MikeRusso Feb 24, 2012 06:44 AM

i agree with Gregg, hogs do not need a night drop, BUT in my opinion, you should switch back to a cage that can use a heat pad.. using bulbs to heat snake enclosures does not allow an adequate thermal gradient and will lower humidity in the enclosure and cause issues down the road..

~ Mike Russo

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