I have finally got my first gopher snake,it is a Sonoran.
I have a few other snakes and have them set up in terrariums and they are doing great.
But since the gopher is small I want to try and start it in a Sterilite container and then move it to a terrarium when it is larger, My question is what type of heating can I use since it is plastic? I live in Las Vegas,so it will not get that cold. And i will have the house heat on.
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New Gopher Set Up
bakeaway
Oct 14, 2005 11:10 PM
Replies (3)
BILLY
Oct 17, 2005 01:41 AM
If the temps that the gopher will have without any additional heating can be around 78 - 82 at the very most, then you may not need to bother with any more additional heat.
Take care!
Billy
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Genesis 1:1
bakeaway
Oct 17, 2005 07:11 PM
but i keep the housr around 70 at night in the winter.
and shouldn't i have a temp gradient in the cage. especially for digestion. just wondering if a UTH is ok to use.thanks
BILLY
Oct 17, 2005 08:37 PM
Ahh..I see. Yeah..perhaps you should use some heat source of some kind. As far as UTH's, I have no knowledge of them. Just be sure that your snake does not get too hot.
Take care!
Billy
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Genesis 1:1
