heating and light question

[snsc808]

i have a baby ball python and my basking spot is a pretty constant 90 going up to about 95 degrees is kept on one side but this tank is 4'x2'x2' so how do i get the other side of the tanks temperature up because i recorded it dropping to about 75 degrees and how do i keep the other side of the tank lit without overdoing the temperature

[HavocovaH]

A lower wattage UV bulb at the end of the tank may help. If that doesn't work you could try a UTH or some Flexwatt. If you have that end of the tank near an outside wall that could also be affecting it and you could move it a little closer inside the room to help it maintain a warmer temp, though I doubt that would have much effect on it at this time of year unless you live somewhere cold.

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[snsc808]

ok and how should i maintain the temperature in the night

[ssjsmits]

raise the temperature in the actual room a little. That will aid in raising ambient temps. I would avoid placing a heat source on the other side of the enclosure. They need to escape the heat and if you have multiple heating elements placed in different areas, this may cause undue stress and discomfort to your python. I also think that 75 for a cool side is not a bad temp either

[HavocovaH]

Brandon's right. 75 really isn't that bad for the cool end. It's not gonna pose any immediate threat to your snake's health when he goes to that end of the tank, and if he gets cold he'll always be able to slither right back over to the warm end whenever he wants.

[ssjsmits]

Right, let the snake be your guide. If he's moving back and forth frequently, then you're temps are too hot on the warm end or too cool on the other, or both. But if the snakes eating, defecating and shedding properly then don't fix something that isn't broke