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Thermometer

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Relentless

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I got a Fluker's thermometer/hygrometer and I was wonder if it is ok to lay it down on the substrate with the snake in the viv. Also my humidity is at 56%, is this too high?
 
I used to use one of these but found it far more accurate to get a cheap digi thermometer with a couple of probes so you can measue the cool and hot temps accurately.

I think most people stick the Fluker's type thermometers onto the side of the viv however this will only measure the surrounding air temp not the floor temp. I assume placing it on the substrate will measure the ground temp, it might get moved around by ur snake though.

:cheers:
 
Your humidity level should be around 40-60 % which would be great for your snake. Too high of a humidity could cause disease such as respiratory infection. When a snake is in shed a higher humidity (around 60%) would be ideal.
 
Relentless said:
I got a Fluker's thermometer/hygrometer and I was wonder if it is ok to lay it down on the substrate with the snake in the viv. Also my humidity is at 56%, is this too high?
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56% is fine for the humidity. A digital thermometer is probably a more accurate way of measuring the temperature, but I've never had any problems using a non-digital hygrometer. The digital thermometers are pretty cheap (~$7) at hardware/outdoor type stores.
There shouldn't be any problem leaving it right on the substrate, unless there is a really sticky or sharp area. Putting it on the substrate is probably better than sticking it to the side of the viv anyways.
 
Analog thermometers can be off by 20%. Go ahead and get a digital one from wal-mart for around $12 that measures max/min on both the hot and cool side as well as the humidity. Acurite thermos are the best!!
 
I have a bunch of Flukers thermometers. I bury them right on the glass on the UTH, or set them out on top of a hide if I am looking at humidity. I'm just careful not to get them wet if I'm misting to increase humidity.

Nanci
 
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