Desert Corn
New member
I just recently got my first corn snake and my apartment gets pretty chilly, the cool side of the tank is around 68 degrees sometimes lower. what can I do at home to raise the temp? Do I need to buy a heating element?
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Temp question
- Thread starter Desert Corn
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MysticExotics
(formerly NWHeather)
What is the hot side temp at?
Karl_Mcknight
Common Sense Holder
I have a similar situation. It gets really cold where I live, especially in the winter. Summers are not a problem.
I actually use 2 heat pads. I call one the warm side and keep it around 85, The other one is on the cool side and I set it for 72. Many days it doesn't even come into play, but if the temp on that end of the cage gets below 72 then it does.
I actually use 2 heat pads. I call one the warm side and keep it around 85, The other one is on the cool side and I set it for 72. Many days it doesn't even come into play, but if the temp on that end of the cage gets below 72 then it does.
Desert Corn
New member
I have an exo terra on/off thermostat and an electronic thermometer the temp goes up to about 90 and the drops down to 85 to 86 and then kicks back on.
I think I would follow Karl's advice, however, you would need another exo terra and heat pad. I have used ceramic heat bulbs (not lights) in the past to provide more ambient heat for lizards. I used a dimmer controller to adjust the heat output. The bulb was screwed into a ceramic shielded hood.
Desert Corn
New member
Thank you for the replies
I have the same situation. I have the heating pad (which is plugged into a thermostat) on one side and keep that at around 83-ish and then on the cool side I have a black ceramic light (sitting on top of screen lid) also on thermostat, that kicks on anytime the cool side dips below 72ish.
** I'm fairly new to keeping snakes and happened to live in a state that gets pretty cold… I'm not sure if this is the ideal setup so if anyone sees a problem with this setup I would love to hear your input!
** I'm fairly new to keeping snakes and happened to live in a state that gets pretty cold… I'm not sure if this is the ideal setup so if anyone sees a problem with this setup I would love to hear your input!
cornsnakebob
New member
I use both a heat pad and a lamp on the same side when it's cold. And a branch under the heat lamp as well as 3 hides all over the tank. I have a temp gun and there are spots that are 86 and spots that are in the low 60s.- even 50s sometimes. Snake gets to choose which spot he likes. Works ok for me.
