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| n/a |
Posted - 09/08/2009 : 17:32:26
can I unplug the heat mat at night? |
| 8 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| eeji |
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 18:02:49
a night time drop on a mat isn't needed because the air temperature will drop anyway, so leave it on 24/7.
....as well as keeping a safe temperature, thermostats will also save you money on your electric bill because they half the time mats are switched on ;) |
| Stumpy |
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 15:40:15
I have mine on a thermostat and keep it on at all times.
As for Digital thermometers I found a cheap one in Lydls witch measures internal and external temp, the external is on a long wire which inserted to the viv gives the viv temp. |
| n/a |
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 14:18:58
Agree with the above, but I would not recommend turning the stat down on a night - if you're anything like me there will be one day where you forget to turn it back up, which could affect your snake's ability to digest their food etc.
Certainly for a corn snake, they'll be fine if their hot end is permanently the same (correct) temperature. If your snake wants a cooler temperature, it will move closer to the cold side of the viv.
And a thermostat is a requirement otherwise you have no control over the temp (well, it's possible without one, but certainly a lot harder). |
| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 12:28:38
I dont unplug mine, and I wouldnt either. You could try turning your stat (if you have one) down a couple of degrees at night to simulate a natural temperature drop, but most of us dont bother. |
| Chimp276 |
Posted - 09/08/2009 : 21:41:00
NO dont lol! Just leave it on!
You need a thermostat to regulate the temperature as well tho! |
| hillzi |
Posted - 09/08/2009 : 17:45:16
quote:
Originally posted by HannahB
a thermostat can WILL control the temp
 but theyr'e essential but wouldn't work to effect without a digital thermometer.
Welcome too. 
At night time you can try turn your thermostat a tad... But not sure what degree to, but I don't do this. it's constantly between 28-31 but its not essential to turn it down. |
| HannahB |
Posted - 09/08/2009 : 17:35:12
no.. they need a hot end and a cool end at all times.. a thermostat can help control the temp at the hot end if you are worried about snakey over heating
welcome btw |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 09/08/2009 : 17:34:40
No, I would keep it on. You will also need to have a thermostat running your heat mat.
Welcome to the forum. |
