The benefit of a wide range of temps is, all species can find what they want.



I say this often, I do not know of any snake, or any reptile what is only exposed to one temps, or a narrow temp range. All species live in areas that have much more heat then needed and more cold then needed.



Which means, they life is to fine the temps they need and use them. All species use different temps for different tasks.



So a range of say 65 to 100 will offer whats needed to all species.



Now don't get me wrong, that is not needed everyday of the year. Most reptiles breed in the spring, or wet season, for one reason, both cool and heat is available. In hot areas, reptiles often breed in the winter. Once summer takes over, then all they do if feed. They have too or they will burn up to much energy. So once the breeding season is over, then higher temps are used to recharge their batteries.



Where you come from, either do not add heat, or use an air conditioner to set a base temp in your room or area.



Once I was working in New Orleans rebuilding the zoo and I had to install an air conditioner on the closet door. It worked. That was back in 1979 and I produced pyros, and several several species mexican kings, as well as lots of getula. Cheers

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