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How to get temp gradient in a 10gal?

Argentra

Argentra

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Alright, I've been searching the forums and didn't see quite what I needed. Sorry if I missed a topic like this, but how on earth does one get 70 on the cool side and up to 85 on the warm side of a 10gal?

My temp range right now is only 4 or 5 degrees with 79-80 cool side and 84-85 warm because of the hot summer up here. There's no way, except maybe with a fan running right at the cool side, to get the 'cooler' temps down below 78 and that's at night! My guy spends his time on the cool side of course and has been "out and visible' quite a lot. Is he too hot or is he just searching for food (cause he didn't eat last Tuesday)? I would really like to know if my temps are ok, and if not, what might I do to lower the cool side?

Thanks
 
Sometimes, if the ambient temp is too high, then you cannot get a good gradient. In my house, I don't even run heat for my corns during the summer as my temps stay around 80 in the house. Ideally you want a gradient, but it's not always possible. I've noticed no ill effects from having a constant temp of 80 for them.
 
Hmm, I do the same for my leo but wasn't sure if I could for the corn or not.

Anyone else suggest just turning off the UTH until temps cool off?

Oh, some background FYI: 10 gal glass tank, Zoomed UTH on a rheo/tstat (in other words, UTH to rheostat, rho to thermostat, tstat to power strip), about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of aspen bedding, accurite thermometer unit on cool side behind hide with probe under warm hide.
 
Hi,
I'm new here and new to snake keeping, but I also have a 10 gallon I am trying to regulate in the summer. I have been sticking a rag with crushed ice under the cool side of the tank to bring it down to 75 degrees if I find it is getting too hot on the cool side. I use rep carpet for substrate, so the ice never makes the bottom of the cage freezing (also too, the rag itself buffers the coolness). It just brings the temperature in that area down a few degrees from 80, but nothing drastic. i figured it's a gentle safe way of bringing down the temperature, but like I said, I am also new to snake keeping.
 
Keep in mind that many breeders who have "snake rooms" maintain temps in the low 80s with no gradient at all. I like a gradient-- I feel it promotes good growth-- but it isn't 100% necessary.
 
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