So I just set up my jump start thermostat and set the temp at 89 degrees to test how warm I need to set it to keep it between 84-87. The problem is it got up to 89 degrees and the little led light by "heating" turned off when it got there and them temp started going down instead of retaining the 89 degrees. Did I do something wrong or is it just regulating and will go back to 89 or what? I need help fast since I am getting the snake tomorrow.
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"Jump start" thermostat question/ help required
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DollysMom
It never gets old!
Okay, here's how it works. Your thermostat is set to hold a temperature. But it can only turn your heat pad on or off. So when the heat pad gets too hot, the thermostat turns it off. When the heat pad gets too cold the thermostat turns it on.
What I do is basically ignore the thermostat. I have a thermometer with a probe on it and that's what I use to monitor the temperature. I keep thermometer reading between 85 and 87. To do that I actually set my thermostat more like 95. In my case the thermostat probe is on the outside of the pad, outside my snake's enclosure, but the principle is the same if the thermostat probe is inside next to the thermometer probe. I just set the thermostat to keep whatever temperature I want as measured by the thermometer inside on the glass under the aspen in the inside of the warm hide. I keep it a little on the warm side of 85 because it is under the aspen unless my snake burrows down to the glass. 87 is still safe if my snake burrows.
I know this sounds complicated but it is easy when you have your thermometer in place and monitor the temperature using it.
What I do is basically ignore the thermostat. I have a thermometer with a probe on it and that's what I use to monitor the temperature. I keep thermometer reading between 85 and 87. To do that I actually set my thermostat more like 95. In my case the thermostat probe is on the outside of the pad, outside my snake's enclosure, but the principle is the same if the thermostat probe is inside next to the thermometer probe. I just set the thermostat to keep whatever temperature I want as measured by the thermometer inside on the glass under the aspen in the inside of the warm hide. I keep it a little on the warm side of 85 because it is under the aspen unless my snake burrows down to the glass. 87 is still safe if my snake burrows.
I know this sounds complicated but it is easy when you have your thermometer in place and monitor the temperature using it.
Yeah I have thermometer reading 84 pretty constantly but when I feel the aspen or the bottom of the tank it doesnt feel warm. Im just gonna assume Its just because our body is warmer so it doesnt feel warm to us. Idk Im stressing way to hard.
DollysMom
It never gets old!
It should feel warmer than the surrounding glass not on top of the heat pad. If you are uncertain of your thermometer check it against another known good thermometer. It should be within 2 degrees.
P.S. I stress at least the first 24 hours of getting any new snake. It is very happy but it is stressful. Just take is as a sign that you really care. It's okay and normal, IMO.
P.S. I stress at least the first 24 hours of getting any new snake. It is very happy but it is stressful. Just take is as a sign that you really care. It's okay and normal, IMO.
I have 2 thermostats in the tank and the one on the cool side is reading 76.8 so the heat pad must be working because they would be the same temp other wise.
DollysMom
It never gets old!
It all sounds good. Let us know all about your snake tomorrow, with pictures if possible!
Will do I am super pumped I woke up at 6 am this morning to order it haha I am hoping it is shipped out tomorrow. ( got a blizzard corn)
Karl_Mcknight
Common Sense Holder
Keep in mind, what "Feels Warm to you" is very hot to a snake. Your Body Temperature is about 98 to 99 degrees. Anything less than that feels Cool and anything more than that feels warm.
Measure the "Warm Spot" with a reliable thermometer and as long as it's between 83 and 88 the snake will be fine, regardless of "How it Feels" when you touch it.
Measure the "Warm Spot" with a reliable thermometer and as long as it's between 83 and 88 the snake will be fine, regardless of "How it Feels" when you touch it.
