Alternatives to Heat Lamps?

Libertatem · 11-09-19, 04:19 AM

Good evening all,

This is my first time attempting anything in this kind of forum. I've done some research but been unable to find what I'm looking for. I am in the Military specifically the U.S. Air Force. Due to regulations that are in place I am not allowed to have a heat lamp running when I am not in my dorm room. I am attempting to find an alternative that does not necessarily include an exposed heating element. I've thought that perhaps a fish tank heater placed in the bottom of the tank under the dirt/sand but i am unsure if that would pass be permitted. Are there any other alternatives that could be used or an argument proving the safety of heating elements?

Note: This enclosure would be for a medium or larger sized snake, juvenile Boa more likely.

**lady_bug87** · 11-09-19, 12:41 PM

Hello! Welcome to the community! You can get UTHs (under tank heating mats) which vary in size and wattage which once attached to a thermostat would work wonderfully for your boa

Libertatem · 11-09-19, 09:12 PM

Thank you for the information! I greatly appreciate it, hopefully my leadership will approve UTHs as a valid alternative. Again, many thanks!

craigafrechette · 11-09-19, 09:53 PM

Other than a heat lamp your options are heat mats or a radiant heat panel (RHP). Depending on the ambient temperature of the room the snake would be in wheat mat may not be enough. A RHP is more expensive up front, but definitely worth the investment.

Regardless of which heat source you choose, keep in mind it must be regulated by a thermostat as well.