Constrictors Northwest?

[lewis13]

Originally Posted by kwhitlock

Man! Makes me happy about getting one of these! How would I find out what RHP I need for the enclosure? I struggle right now to hold the temps during winter I think a RHP would make that easier! I saw on constrictors website they recommended a brand but they are incredibly expensive compared to other ones..

I got mine from reptile basics inc. It was really easy to install and they are great guys. I am sure they can give you all the info you would need. I also thought the prices were pretty reasonable

[kwhitlock]

I also saw reptile basics one, much cheaper. I also haven't had any problems with ordering from them. Just don't know which one to get..

[Shann]

I got mine from proproducts, like he recommended, and they were also great. They chose the panel for me based on my cage size, what I was keeping, and what my lows and average room temps were. I paid $98 for it I think but from everything I've heard about them it will last me a long time. I'm very happy with it so far, and have zero complaints. I haven't used the other brand, so I can't compare, but with this one I can place my hand on the panel, and it won't burn me. I've also used my temp gun and it stays nice and pretty even across the whole surface. I will be buying from them in the future.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by Shann

I got mine from proproducts, like he recommended, and they were also great. They chose the panel for me based on my cage size, what I was keeping, and what my lows and average room temps were. I paid $98 for it I think but from everything I've heard about them it will last me a long time. I'm very happy with it so far, and have zero complaints. I haven't used the other brand, so I can't compare, but with this one I can place my hand on the panel, and it won't burn me. I've also used my temp gun and it stays nice and pretty even across the whole surface. I will be buying from them in the future.

My only complaint is that you don't have the freedom to choose the panels.... they treat their customers like babies.

I could have different uses for different size panels during different times of the year depending on the different conditions i wish to achieve inside a given enclosure.

For less money you can get these results from other companies like reptile basics.

[kwhitlock]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

My only complaint is that you don't have the freedom to choose the panels.... they treat their customers like babies.

I could have different uses for different size panels during different times of the year depending on the different conditions i wish to achieve inside a given enclosure.

For less money you can get these results from other companies like reptile basics.

How do you choose which size and wattage you need mikoh? Is it similar to UTH where you need to cover 1/3 of the enclosure?

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by kwhitlock

How do you choose which size and wattage you need mikoh? Is it similar to UTH where you need to cover 1/3 of the enclosure?

It's kind of like that. It depends on a lot of things like cage material(how well your cage insulates heat) the dimensions (height, length of cage...etc)

You have to experiment at first so I would recommend testing things out for a week or so to make sure you have it right before putting an animal in it.

For me I heat 3x2x2 cages with a 40 watt RHP from reptile basics. I create a basking spot of about 90F six inches under the RHP and the temperature slowly tapers off from there, leaving the coldest side of the cage to be around 75-80F....sometimes colder in the winter.

For 2x2x2 cages i use the 28 watt RHP with the same idea.

It really depends on how you want to set up your cages.

[kwhitlock]

I was thinking like a 48x23x14, figure that would have my rainbow be happy for the rest of his adult life for a long time. Would the 80 watt be fine? Its just going to be for a BRB I figured with how little extra heat they really need it would be ok?

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by kwhitlock

I was thinking like a 48x23x14, figure that would have my rainbow be happy for the rest of his adult life for a long time. Would the 80 watt be fine? Its just going to be for a BRB I figured with how little extra heat they really need it would be ok?

I'm going to order the PLM 48x23x14 for my MBK and Black Milk when they are full grown.