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Restricted E
05-06-14, 07:54 AM
I just got a 40g breeder tank (not going to breed). I'm in the process of setting it up for my first future snake.

Anyway, my question is: what size under tank heater do I need for it?
It is 36" long x 18" wide
sharthun
05-06-14, 08:05 AM
I just got a 40g breeder tank (not going to breed). I'm in the process of setting it up for my first future snake.

Anyway, my question is: what size under tank heater do I need for it?
It is 36" long x 18" wide

Most folks try to cover 1/3 or so of the bottom of the tank. So a 12x12 inch would work nicely. A thermostat is very important as well to control your heat source.
Restricted E
05-06-14, 12:30 PM
Most folks try to cover 1/3 or so of the bottom of the tank. So a 12x12 inch would work nicely. A thermostat is very important as well to control your heat source.

Okay great! Thank you!
sharthun
05-06-14, 12:37 PM
Okay great! Thank you!

Reptile basics has very good heat tape that works well and is enexpensive.

12" Heat Tape (http://www.reptilebasics.com/12-heat-tape)

THGHeat Wire/Clip/Insulator Set: Reptile Products You Can Trust | Reptile Basics Inc (http://www.reptilebasics.com/thg-amp-wireset)

You can order a foot of the 12" heat tape and a cord/insulator set. They will install the cord set for you for .99 cents by selecting cord install in checkout.

I used these and they work great. Definitely need a thermostat with the heat tape as it can get very hot without temperature control.
sharthun
05-06-14, 01:11 PM
Also for a heat pad that you can run without a thermostat is the ultratherm heat pad. They will only reach 90-95 degrees surface temp without temperature control. Although I always suggest using a thermostat for safety reasons.

Ultratherm Undertank Heater (UTH) - 11"x11" - Reptile Basics Inc (http://www.reptilebasics.com/ultratherm-undertank-heater-uth-11-x11)
DeesBalls
05-06-14, 04:13 PM
Amazon.com : Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats : Plant Germination Heating Mats : Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPRTC-Digital-Thermostat-Heat/dp/B000NZZG3S)

very good thermostat, i have 12 of them lol, you can sometimes get them cheaper too
sharthun
05-06-14, 06:38 PM
Amazon.com : Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats : Plant Germination Heating Mats : Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPRTC-Digital-Thermostat-Heat/dp/B000NZZG3S)

very good thermostat, i have 12 of them lol, you can sometimes get them cheaper too

Lol I agree! I only have 5.
Restricted E
05-06-14, 10:53 PM
Thanks guys :) I'll be using the heat mat and thermostat.