Hey guys!
New to the forum.
Used to be big into my snakes and had a few but after a break I've decided to stick to just one this time and have gotten myself a 6 month old female diamond.
I've set up the tank and she moved in today.
So heres my scenario: (check photos to understand)
in a 1.5ft x 1.5ft x 2ft eco terra tank. just for about a year before she gets an adult cage.
75w heat light in the top right side. on thermostat but gets up to about 35c-40c directly under the light (measured with a thermometer directly under the light)
The metal rod just under the light is the temp controller and I have it set to 26c so the temp around the light is about that.
At the bottom left corner next to the hide I have a digital thermometer reading about 22-23c.
I am aware of DPS and know she will need a cool spot to retreat to.
Another thing is that since I got her home and placed her in the cage she has just sat directly under the heat light in the 35c-40c temp and appears to love it!
Can people tell me if this setup is adequate for my snake?
Also i gave her a quick 2 minute handle after she was in the cage.
Reading I should wait a week then feed her then wait two days then start handling her. Opinions please?
Thanks guys
New to the forum.
Used to be big into my snakes and had a few but after a break I've decided to stick to just one this time and have gotten myself a 6 month old female diamond.
I've set up the tank and she moved in today.
So heres my scenario: (check photos to understand)
in a 1.5ft x 1.5ft x 2ft eco terra tank. just for about a year before she gets an adult cage.
75w heat light in the top right side. on thermostat but gets up to about 35c-40c directly under the light (measured with a thermometer directly under the light)
The metal rod just under the light is the temp controller and I have it set to 26c so the temp around the light is about that.
At the bottom left corner next to the hide I have a digital thermometer reading about 22-23c.
I am aware of DPS and know she will need a cool spot to retreat to.
Another thing is that since I got her home and placed her in the cage she has just sat directly under the heat light in the 35c-40c temp and appears to love it!
Can people tell me if this setup is adequate for my snake?
Also i gave her a quick 2 minute handle after she was in the cage.
Reading I should wait a week then feed her then wait two days then start handling her. Opinions please?
Thanks guys