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Heat Mat or Heat Tape?
So, my friend ordered me a Central American Red Tail Boa. I have tried desperately to get in touch with the breeder but have not had luck, so I am preparing the best I can on my fiance and I's limited income. My friend has agreed to spend about $20 on a heat mat. She will be going in a 75 gallon long with a screen top (mostly covered by tinfoil) in a room that is from 65-72F. I cannot afford a thermostat right now, this snake is a surprise, we were't planning on getting one until March AFTER the enclosure was set up.
I can either get two feet of 11" heat tape or a 20x7.5" seedling heat mat. Would the heat tape be better? Should I get 1 or 2 feet for my enclosure? It'll be on the stand, about 1/4" away from the glass and I will have at least an inch if not more of cypress mulch as substrate. The tank will also be raised off the stand a bit to allow for airflow to either one.
Which should I chose?
Thank you,
Flint
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