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Jjoherman

Jjoherman

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Ok...so how in the heck do i keep one end of Phoenix's Viv cool in the summer?? I live in Michigan so summer days will get up around 80-90 and the humidity here is really high too. I obviously will be unplugging both of my heat sources for the summer but how do i keep a decent temp. gradient in the tank? Oh...by the way...i do not have AC...Nor do i really want it, but if that is going to be the best thing for Phoenix then i will get a small window AC for the room she lives in. Thanks for the input!
 
If you are planning on using an AC, you may want to hold off on the "shutting off the heat source". Instead, install a thermostat to control the tank temp. The only other way, would be to keep the tanks low and in a cool area, like a corner or closet. You can also change the water frequently and make sure the bowl is big enough for the snake to soak in.

Good Luck,

Wayne
 
I would rather not use AC...So i may have to move her to another room where i can put a fan in the window or something...No matter what i do...unless i use AC...there won't really be a temp. gradient. Is that ok? I just want her to be healthy and happy...what ever i need to do.
 
As long as there is an average temp between 75-85 degrees, give or take 5. Then you should be OK! Keep an eye on it though and if you have a few cold days, you may want to plug em back in.

Wayne
 
Humidity is something I fight with during the summer and the lack there of, in the winter. Some humidity isn't bad, it's the too much humidity. Dry substrate and keeping the tank low or in an A/Cd room will help that. Also, plenty of ventilation (air holes) if you use tubs.

Wayne
 
If you use a wooden viv like me then ur gunna want some air vents, you can buy these from "hardware stores" (we call em DIY stores over the pond) but your going to need a hole saw, or be damned handy with a jigsaw and make sure they are secure, glue them in if needs be.
 
In that case...I think i can keep the temp. good with the use of a fan to circulate air...but the humidity may become a problem. My gauge is already reading at about 70% humidity and it isn't even hot here yet. We will definitely have days where the humidity is 90%!! So that can be helped with ventilation too?

BTW...in the winter i keep some moss in a snake cave that i purchased and keep it moist...keeping the humidity around 60%...that way the whole aquarium isn't that high but if she feels that she needs the humidity she can climb in the cave.
 
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