Seedling heat mat???

[drumcrush]

I watched a video on YouTube where this girl found awaaay cheaper alternative to the "typical" zoo med heat pads. She uses a seedling heat mat. Has anyone heard of this or tried it out?? I might try it for my future boa and the custom enclosure I will be building. I will post the link to the video.

[drumcrush]

Here's the link Reptile Heating Mat Cheaper Alternative... - YouTube (http://youtu.be/lySTRP1gml0)

[sharthun]

I would order 12 *12 inch thg heat tape and a cord/connector insulator set. 7 bucks plus shipping. Reptile Basics will even install the cord and insulators for free! ;)

[drumcrush]

I would order 12 *12 inch thg heat tape and a cord/connector insulator set. 7 bucks plus shipping. Reptile Basics will even install the cord and insulators for free! ;)

Wow, sweet deal! Thanks!

[sharthun]

Wow, sweet deal! Thanks!

Yep Np! I just ordered 3 myself. If you want cords installed leave a note in the checkout cart.

[drumcrush]

Yep Np! I just ordered 3 myself. If you want cords installed leave a note in the checkout cart.

Alrighty, I will plan on ordering that then:) the sooner I build the enclosure, the sooner I can order the boa:)

[sharthun]

Alrighty, I will plan on ordering that then:) the sooner I build the enclosure, the sooner I can order the boa:)

The thg heat tape is 23 watts/ft. Def need a rheostat/thermostat. Works well! Lol

[drumcrush]

The thg heat tape is 23 watts/ft. Def need a rheostat/thermostat. Works well! Lol

Alrighty, I think I saw some cheap ones at home depot or lowes.

[drumcrush]

Alrighty, I think I saw some cheap ones at home depot or lowes.

Actually, in speaking of thermostats and finding a cheap one, is their a certain one I need? Does it matter what kind I get?

[Tgunz127]

I got a hydrofarm thermostat on eBay for 32$ shipped ... Haven't had any issues with it and it seems to work perfectly

[sharthun]

I got a hydrofarm thermostat on eBay for 32$ shipped ... Haven't had any issues with it and it seems to work perfectly

Yeah I have 3 hydrofarms. Hard to beat for price.

[drumcrush]

Alrighty, I will have to check em out, thanks!

[drumcrush]

Would this be okay? Amazon.com: Zilla 11939 Temperature Controller, 1000-Watt: Pet Supplies (http://www.amazon.com/Zilla-11939-Temperature-Controller-1000-Watt/dp/B002CZ0J3E/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1388162466&sr=8-15&keywords=hydrofarm+thermostat)

[Saber402]

I have a couple of these and they are working well. The one pictured is a 1000 watt capacity. It has receptacles for up to three heat devices. Make sure all three devices are of the same size for equal heating. Otherwise they will heat with different temps.

There is also a 500 watt version available with only one receptacle. It's only a few dollars cheaper.

Zilla 500 Watt Temperature Controller (http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/thermometers-thermostats-and-timers/-/zilla-500-watt-temperature-controller/)

[drumcrush]

I have a couple of these and they are working well. The one pictured is a 1000 watt capacity. It has receptacles for up to three heat devices. Make sure all three devices are of the same size for equal heating. Otherwise they will heat with different temps.

There is also a 500 watt version available with only one receptacle. It's only a few dollars cheaper.

Zilla 500 Watt Temperature Controller (http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/thermometers-thermostats-and-timers/-/zilla-500-watt-temperature-controller/)

Sweet, thanks!

[sharthun]

Sweet, thanks!

Forgot what size is the enclosure going to be for your new serpent? :D

[drumcrush]

Forgot what size is the enclosure going to be for your new serpent? :D

4x2 going off of these plans How to build 4x2 enclosure for $100 - Redtailboa.net (http://redtailboa.net/forums/how-tos-tutorials/28742-how-build-4x2-enclosure-100-a.html)

[sharthun]

4x2 going off of these plans How to build 4x2 enclosure for $100 - Redtailboa.net (http://redtailboa.net/forums/how-tos-tutorials/28742-how-build-4x2-enclosure-100-a.html)

Cool! Looks good!

[drumcrush]

Cool! Looks good!

yep, can't wait to get started! :p

[sharthun]

yep, can't wait to get started! :p

I'm excited for ya! Lol did you make a final decision on the species? :p

[drumcrush]

I'm excited for ya! Lol did you make a final decision on the species? :p

not yet:/ I don't even know if I want a male or female :/

[sharthun]

not yet:/ I don't even know if I want a male or female :/

Well you are preparing the enclosure first which is the first step lol.

[drumcrush]

Well you are preparing the enclosure first which is the first step lol.
Yep, enclosure is always first! Making sure everything is fully functional:)

[sharthun]

Yep, enclosure is always first! Making sure everything is fully functional:)

Since your enclosure is going to be 2 feet deep you could get a 12*24 inch thg heat tape cut and assembled which would cover 1/3 of the cage. :)

[drumcrush]

Since your enclosure is going to be 2 feet deep you could get a 12*24 inch thg heat tape cut and assembled which would cover 1/3 of the cage. :)

Will do:) thanks for the help!

[sharthun]

Will do:) thanks for the help!

Just a suggestion lol. ;)

[drumcrush]

Just a suggestion lol. ;)

Better than anything I would of come up with lol

[sharthun]

Better than anything I would of come up with lol

I try to save you a few bucks! ;)

[drumcrush]

I try to save you a few bucks! ;)

Yeah, I really appreciate it! Haha now I have to figure out what I'm going to do when college rolls around -.- I'm gunna have to rent a house or an apartment

[sharthun]

Yeah, I really appreciate it! Haha now I have to figure out what I'm going to do when college rolls around -.- I'm gunna have to rent a house or an apartment

True that!!! Lol:D

[drumcrush]

True that!!! Lol:D

Yeah, that's gunna be fun haha