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Ok, I just got a new burm and I was wondering is it really nescessary for the night time drop or can you just have constant day time temps? I know it has been answered I just want a more detailed answer and more opinions. My hot side of the cage is around 93-95 and the cool side is 82-84. I have kept it constantly like this with no drop for a week. Please help me out. Thanks,
Jake

Definatly don't keep your bask temp on constantly, first off its to high, make the baskin spot more like 88-92, burms dont need it so hot, if you already have them on a day night schd why change it? I'm curious to know what others think about a 24/7 lighting becuase iv'e considered it myself.

I do not think it is good isea o let it stay on 24/7 on a snake. I do however keep it o 34/7 on my sav monitor but it is dark on one side of his enclosure and he goes over there to sleep and have had no probelms with him in like 4 years that I have had him. as for the temp drop I am not sure if it would be compeltlely necessary. I do it anyways just to be safe.
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Justin

I believe a constant 24/7 lighting schedule would cause undo stress on your animal. They a simulated environment and the light changes naturally so you should attempt to simulate that also.
As far as a night drop it is a good idea. Lose the basking spot at night (as there are none in the wild during the night) and lower the cage temps to no lower than 78 degrees. It is not essential however a natural simulation is preferred and vital in inducing breeding behavior. Todd

Earlier in the forum we discussed that several of our snakes prefer cooler temps than recommended. Not allot though. I'd definately drop your 95 to 92 max. I believe the 24/7 light issue will stress the snake. I'd be like you in a cell with the light on all the time, you'd go nuts! The snake will stress. Maybe not allot but will nonetheless. Use a GOOD timer. They take all the hassle out of the light issue. I can't give off hand info on why you should lower the temp at night. I've read it in many caresheets, books, and advice here on the forum so I do. Maybe Todd or Rob or Marc or Amanda or Sam or someone else will read this and provide a scientific answer.

DZ

hey....I don't have a Burmese python...I have a blood python....but I'll tell you what I do; it might help...maybe

I don't have a light schedule for my snake...she has one of those dark blue/purple nighttime heat lamps that is on all the time

I figure the snake gets enough light from the windows in my room so why bother with the hassle of bright white bulbs with a snake that doesn't especially like to be out anyway?

I'm not claiming to be an expert on Burms though....maybe they're day snakes?
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