Im just trying to make sure my temps stay where they need to. What temps do you guys keep your milks (preferably nelsons) at night and day time? Thank you for any repsonses.
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Can anyone tell me what max/min temps you keep for your nelson? Thanks...
rj1204
Aug 01, 2005 10:42 AM
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markg
Aug 02, 2005 01:05 PM
Using a 20 gal size cage and providing a 85-90 deg hot spot with a bulb, here is what I measured for a Sinaloan (very close to nelsoni):
Minimum temp at mid-body: 75 deg
Maximum temp at mid-body: 83 deg
Most of the time the snake was at 80-81 deg range. As you can see, the snake didn't like to get too warm (at least when I measured. There may have been moments where the snake did bask and get warmer.)
The snake liked to stay in that range. I couldn't provide cooler temps than 75 deg, so I don't know if the snake would have used cooler temps too. For brumation, 55-60 deg is a good range.
>>Im just trying to make sure my temps stay where they need to. What temps do you guys keep your milks (preferably nelsons) at night and day time? Thank you for any repsonses.
