Anyone ever use these heat mats before?

[Squirtle]

IntelliTemp Reptile Heat Mats for Less

Plan on getting two of the largest sizes (23.6 x 15.75 in) for my Albino Burmese Python and Tiger Reticulated Python.

Are they good?

[Corey209]

I noticed that my heat mats (different brand) don't give off a whole lot of heat. Have you looked into flexwatt?

I've also had trouble getting them to stick after taking them off.

[Squirtle]

Originally Posted by Corey209

I noticed that my heat mats (different brand) don't give off a whole lot of heat. Have you looked into flexwatt?

Yes, I have looked into flexwatt a bunch of times. Although it's recommended by a good majority of reptile keepers, it seems fairly complicated to me to set up and I do not want to risk anything. Which heat mat brand were you using?

[Corey209]

Originally Posted by Squirtle

Yes, I have looked into flexwatt a bunch of times. Although it's recommended by a good majority of reptile keepers, it seems fairly complicated to me to set up and I do not want to risk anything. Which heat mat brand were you using?

I have zilla and zoo med, they work but not as good as I'd like them to. I have no experience with that brand though so they may be more efficient.

[Gungirl]

What type of set up do you plan on using it in?

For larger snakes I think RHP are much better choices..

[Squirtle]

Originally Posted by Gungirl

What type of set up do you plan on using it in?

For larger snakes I think RHP are much better choices..

Both snakes will have 5 x 3 cages which will be upgraded in the future if necesarry. My burm is already in a 5 x 3 and the exo terra heat pad I have doesn't seem to be putting off much heat anymore..

The enclosures are made of wood btw

[DeesBalls]

i agree with bigger cages go with a RHP... i dont have any, but in my 36''x18'' cages, i have flexwatt and doesnt get a good ambient temp at all in the cage with out another heat source (heater in my room)..

i say invest in a few RHP, i only hear good things about those.

BTW- you can get flexwatt that is wired and ready to go- but with a wooden cage, using flexwat it can be a pain (i put flexwat inside my cage, but it is sealed under plexiglass- it is water prooof) so idk- still say RHP because im pretty sure if the snake touches them, the wont hurt the snake, I COULD BE WRONG ABOUT THAT, IT IS WHAT I READ/HEARD... DO NOT QUOTE THAT.

[bcoop1234]

I use them inside all my melamine tanks... They work great!

[Squirtle]

Originally Posted by bcoop1234

I use them inside all my melamine tanks... They work great!

Is there a way you can show me a video of how they're set up please? That'll be awesome!