Cant get a gradient temp

[yeroc1982]

I have a pvc tank, 24x24x36 long. I have a RBI 80watt heat panel on a herpstat set to 88. On the cool side it is only 1 degree cooler. What can i do? Switch to heat mat? I want to put a Dumerils boa in there in a few days.

[marvelfreak]

I switch to a heat mat. The panel are great, but not really made for smaller cages.

[hauntedone]

Get a smaller heat panel. I have the same one and it is pretty big for a tank that size. I have mine in a 48" enclosure at it takes up half the length.

[mykee]

Ideally, your heat source should only cover 1/4 to 1/3 of your enclosure.

[hauntedone]

Ideally, your heat source should only cover 1/4 to 1/3 of your enclosure.

I think I misread his measurements wrong the first time. If it is 36" long then placing it along the enclosures depth would only take up 1/3 of the length. That panel is about 24" long by about 12.5"

[yeroc1982]

I picked up 2 feet of flexwatt today and it solved my problem. Now i got a 80 panel here doin nothing.

[marvelfreak]

Now your going to need a bigger cage to put it in. Then you need a new snake to put in the bigger cage. Problem solved.:yes: lol

[Reptile_Reptile]

good solution

[shaunyboy]

Now your going to need a bigger cage to put it in. Then you need a new snake to put in the bigger cage. Problem solved.:yes: lol


what he said :yes::yes::yes:

cheers shaun