taking snakes outside...

[mommanessy247]

how long is long enough for a snake to soak up some sun outside?

[Kaorte]

If you do a search on taking your snakes outside, you will find a few good threads on the topic

I wouldn't keep the snake in direct sunlight for too long if you plan on going outside with your animal. The sun can get pretty hot and remember, these guys are nocturnal so they don't ever naturally lay out in the hot sun.

As long as the temperatures aren't too high or too low you should be fine for 30 minutes or so.

If you have a temp gun, that would be a great way to make sure your snake isn't getting too hot or too cold.

[mommanessy247]

well if their terrariums need to be 80-90 degrees, then its safe to assume i can take the snake outside when its 80-90 degrees out right?

[mrmertz]

Just remember that's ambient air temperature, direct sunlight will be hotter.

If we are out walking with our guys they let us know when they have had enough - much like a kid that gets feisty when he doesn't get his way. The walks we go on here with them (southern AZ) during the spring and fall are much longer with them than during the summer months. It's just way to hot for them for any extended amount of time.

[Kaorte]

If you are outside on a 90* day, the air is 90* but you could very well cook an egg on the side walk.

[mommanessy247]

oh well i just thought...ok hm. what temps then? 80 degrees? im in south carolina so our summers are more humid then they are hot.

[Kaorte]

I would say anywhere in the 80's would be fine. Just try to keep the snake out of direct sunlight for too long.

[mommanessy247]

ok i could put 1/2 of the pen in the shade & 1/2 in the sun, that way the snake can move to where it wants to be, huh? if i notice it spending more time in the shade then i'll know its time to bring it in...sound good?

[Kaorte]

ok i could put 1/2 of the pen in the shade & 1/2 in the sun, that way the snake can move to where it wants to be, huh? if i notice it spending more time in the shade then i'll know its time to bring it in...sound good?

well, they don't have the same kind of temperature sensors that we do, so they don't always notice if its too hot. Though they may just head into the darkness because being in the open makes them vulnerable.

[mommanessy247]

oh...dangit every idea i come up with is getting shot down lol.