24/01/2025
🌞 Tips to Keep Your Reptiles Comfortable in the Heat 🌞
Summer heat can be challenging for our scaly friends! Here are some tips to help your reptiles stay safe and happy during high temperatures:
🦎 Regulate Tank Temperature
Use a thermostat to regulate the hot spot and prevent overheating. This is essential for maintaining a safe and consistent temperature.
Avoid placing tanks near windows where direct sunlight can overheat them.
💧 Hydration is Key
Always provide fresh, clean water. For pythons and other snakes, provide a large water dish that allows them to soak if they choose.
For lizards, offer a shallow water dish to prevent drowning while keeping them hydrated.
Increase humidity if needed by misting their enclosure or adding a humid hide.
(Humid hide is a hide full of damp sphagnum moss)
🌬️ Cool Spots
Create a cool area in the enclosure by offering shaded spots or hides in the cool side of the enclosure
Ice packs wrapped in a towel can help provide temporary relief on those super hot days!
🚫 Avoid Outdoor Risks
If taking your reptiles outside, ensure there’s adequate shade and never leave them unattended.
Limit outdoor time to early morning or late evening when temperatures are lower.
🐢 Know the Signs of Overheating
Watch for unusual behavior like lethargy, mouth gaping, or attempting to escape the enclosure. If you’re concerned, consult a reptile-savvy vet like the The Unusual Pet Vets
*Jag morph carpet pythons are extremely sensitive to the heat. So make sure they are kept cool! Their neurological issues will be more evident in the heat.
Let’s keep our reptiles thriving, even in the heat! Share this post with fellow reptile lovers to spread the word. 🐍🐢🦎
Stay cool, everyone! 🌡️
