heat mat

[matty1]

hi ppl just wondering if i can get some tips plz
i was just wondering wat temp should a heat mat be set at for my stimpsons???

 

[miley_take]

32 degrees is the norm

 

[matty1]

because he was not sitting on it long and he wouldnt go back on it so i just brought a thermo stat

 

[matty1]

i wondering if it is safe to put a python in one of those plastic enclosures as i know of ppl who do it???

 

[miley_take]

It's coming up to summer, so they're really not in need of basking too much. 32 degrees is the standard temps for snakes. By plastic enclosure you mean click-clacks?

 

[matty1]

yer my bad click clacks

 

[miley_take]

I have both my bredli in click-clacks, both are still alive and healthy. One's on a heat mat and the others on a heat cord. Lots of people keep hatchy's and juvies in click clacks, as it's a bit chaper to upgrade when they get bigger
This may also help - http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-herps/guide-to-build-a-click-clack-dial-up-warning-93266

 

[matty1]

ok cool i was thinking of buying another stimpsons so if i put him in a click clack on a heat mat set at 32 it would be ok??

 

[miley_take]

yes

 

[matty1]

thanks for your help

 

[jessb]

ok cool i was thinking of buying another stimpsons so if i put him in a click clack on a heat mat set at 32 it would be ok??

Depending on where your thermostat probe is located, you might find you need to set the heat mat a bit higher or lower to ensure that the warm end remains around 32. Use your thermostat and an accurate thermometer and monitor temps over a 24 hour period, adjusting as necessary.

Don't forget to keep an eye on temps in the cool and as well. If they get up above 28ish, you might need more ventilation.