Leos AND Ball Python - mutual temperature?

[perfectsoldier23]

Hey guys,

I'm building my own rack system that will hold 5 tubs. I will have my two leopards in two of the tubs and my ball python in the third.
I will be using FlexWatt to heat the system, 4" x 14" strips on the "rear side" of each tub. The FlexWatt will be connected to a thermostat to regulate a set temperature.

My question is, from the research I have done on my python as well as my leos, the leos need their hides at 90 always and the python takes 81-85 during the day and 79-81 at night.
Can i achieve a mutual temperature so make both species happy? What would you set your temps at in this case?

Thanks!

 

[perfectsoldier23]

I am routing the flexwatt in a parallel circuit so all 5 strips will be connected together and then will use a single power cord.
Worse case I can route a single flexwatt and purchase a second thermostat to reduce the temperature for the python. Just wondering if I could do this cheaper and keep everyone happy!

 

[DrCarrotTail]

If 90 is too hot for BP and 85 is too cool for leos I would think they cannot be happy at the same temperature. I would put one row on a separate thermostat or make two racks.

 

[perfectsoldier23]

I'm questioning the validity of the care sheet I was referencing with those numbers in my OP.
The ZooMed care sheets say ball pythons basking area is, ideally, 88-93 with their daytime temperature 80-85.
Then says Leopard Geckos basking temperature is 90,and daytime temperature is 78-85.

Looks like they coincide to me but I was hoping for someone with experience housing both leos and balls in the same terrarium to verify that both species are content with the same temperatures for both daytime ambient temperature as well as a dedicated basking spot.

 

[lisa127]

90 is not too hot for the ball python. Actually, IME ball pythons like warmer temps than leo's.

 

[perfectsoldier23]

Perfect! Looks like this may work.

 

[Phoenix1115]

90 is not too hot for the ball python. Actually, IME ball pythons like warmer temps than leo's.

I agree