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Is my terrarium setup properly for a Corn?

sbourget

sbourget

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I'm looking at getting a corn snake, first though I want to be sure that I have the living space properly setup.
I have a 12X12X18 exo-terra reptile terrarium setup with an under floor heater, two hides, a climbing branch, and I haven't place the water dish yet.

the humidity is ~44%
The temperature on the hot side on top of the substrate is 90F
The temperature in the hot side hide is 81.5F
The temperature on the cool side on top of the substrate is 78F
The temperature in the cool side hide (insulated) is 76F

I'm using a reptile moss substrate I have carpet, should I place that under the substrate to help drop the temp a bit? I'm planning to install a heat lamp above the hot side hide once I have the correct lamp for it. also, should I be adding moisture to increase the humidity and decrease the temp?
 
No need for the heat lamp. just a UTH will be fine. 90º is a little warm, I'd shoot for the lower 80's for the temp of the substrate. You can lower it by using a thermostat or a rheostat.
 
I'd figured it was to warm, with the prob burred under the substrate a bit I was getting as high as 96F so I'm thinking I'll add the carpet I have under the substrate, cheaper and easier than a rheostat. my reasoning behind the lamp is to provide the proper lighting cycle as well as a basking spot. btw, my substrate is Fluker's repta moss. has anyone had problems with this substrate?
 
Corns by nature are not baskers. I would skip the heat lamp. If you want to control a light cycle, buy a cheap under cabinet fluorescent fixture. Carpet in my opinion does nothing but harbor bacteria. Here's a few of my glass viv's. Very simple and functional. Also, I have the advantage of living in Florida, so I don't use any extra heat :cheers:
 
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