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Originally Posted by razeraze
You asked me for the herpetologist I was quoting so I listed one and his view.
Air temps are different. Even in the amazon or in deserts air temps seldom reach over 110F.
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Really? You spoke to Dr Henderson? cool. If not, those weren't his views. They were the views of Dr Henderson with a hint of hearsay probably stemming from the same nonsense about birds being snatched from midflight. The only stomach contents mentioned kind of blow that myth credited only as (other authors) Go back and read and pay closer attention.
Air temps (ambient) are what's most important and what is meant by basking temps (by me anyway). Measure the temp at the point where air enters the nostrils. Ground dwelling snakes - about an inch above the surface. Arboreals- measure it where they roost. Surface temps, depending on the type of surface can vary quite a bit. wood or similar surfaces can be a good bit hotter than glass or stone before scortching nasty burns.
