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*Snakes kept at suboptimal temperatures often regurgitate their food. For more information on snake feeding, [[Snake Feeding|see here]].
*Snakes kept at suboptimal temperatures often regurgitate their food. For more information on snake feeding, [[Snake Feeding|see here]].
==Heating==
==Heating==
The primary heat source can be central heating, heat tapes or radiant heat. A secondary heat source for a "hotspot" is then positioned at one end of the cage. Lights should not be used as heat sources since this will interfere with the photoperiod.
The primary heat source can be central heating, heat tapes or pads, or radiant heat. A secondary heat source for a "hotspot" is then positioned at one end of the cage. Lights should not be used as heat sources since this will interfere with the photoperiod.
*Snakes should not be able to come in contact with any bulbs, and hot rocks are not recommended because of the possibility of burns. See [[Snake Vesicular Dermatitis|blister disease]].
*Snakes should not be able to come in contact with any bulbs, and hot rocks are not recommended because of the possibility of burns. See [[Snake Vesicular Dermatitis|blister disease]].
*Monitoring of both maximum and minimum temperatures is essential and thermometers should be positioned in the cooler area and the basking area. Thermostats are useful to allow more accurate control of temperatures.
*Monitoring of both maximum and minimum temperatures is essential and thermometers should be positioned in the cooler area and the basking area. Thermostats are useful to allow more accurate control of temperatures.
==Lighting==
==Lighting==
Lighting requirements for captive snakes are ill-defined. Snakes satisfy their vitamin D3 requirements from their [[Snake Diet|diet]] but many species benefit from access to unfiltered sunlight (while still remaining withing their [[POTZ]]). The length of photoperiod may be important for temperate species therefore timers are required for the lighting.
Lighting requirements for captive snakes are ill-defined. Snakes satisfy their vitamin D3 requirements from their [[Snake Diet|diet]] but many species benefit from access to unfiltered sunlight (while still remaining withing their [[POTZ]]). The length of photoperiod may be important for temperate species therefore timers are required for the lighting.