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Temp in terrarium - a simple Q..

compman Nov 29, 2004 04:16 AM

Hi.

I was wondering,when it says that the Temp in the terrarium should be between 82-90 (for example) does it mean the Ground Temp or the Air Temp ?

Thx !

Replies (3)

pythonis Nov 29, 2004 04:56 AM

it means the overall temp of the tank. mainly it means the air temp but you have to make sure that it is a relative temp. not just 85 degrees in one corner but 75 on the other side. all paces in the tank...left/right/ high/ low should be the same temp

bigwizzkid Nov 29, 2004 01:00 PM

All reptile cages should have a hot, and not as hot side.

pythonis Nov 29, 2004 05:18 PM

true. the snake should have a slightly cooler side but dont make it too drastic. usually 5 degrees or less of a temp change is good.

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