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12-01-04, 02:38 PM
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For an exoterra, I would use a thermostat...
For ideas of thermostats check out this link:
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showt...threadid=58574
I also use those thermostats  They can be had at PCPets for $30 to $40... They can control up to 300 watts of heating elements...
Besides.. one thing you want to consider before you wire your own stuff is the risk of fire...
For instance Ive talked to my home insurance company.. and Im fine with my home insurance as long as I dont wire my own heat tape or thermostat/dimmer...
Thats why I use Exoterras, RHP's and commercially baught thermostats.
so if yer a home owner.. thats something to consider before you wire yer own electrical
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12-01-04, 02:53 PM
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Maybe the best idea is for you to tell us what you are trying to do.
What animal are you trying to heat?
What size and type enclosure?
Tell us that and we can tell you what you need exactly and how to set it up.
Marisa
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12-01-04, 03:09 PM
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I have whatever's in the picture. I am housing a Ball Python in a 33 gallon. I live in an apt. The tank is going on a steel shelf with wooden shelves. The heat pad is going to be taped under the tank on the warm side. The tank won't be resting on the cord. The heat pad will be about an inch away from the wooden shelves. The tape I will be using is duct tape... anymore information you need? 
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12-01-04, 03:15 PM
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ah that setup will be perfect... I use a similar setup for a corn
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12-01-04, 03:22 PM
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Thanks! XD
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12-01-04, 03:25 PM
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I was just curious if any of you have ever used heat rope before?Likes?Dislikes?Just curious if it was as effective as heat tape. Thanks
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12-01-04, 03:27 PM
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sorry
Didnt realize there was a thread pertaining to this 
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12-01-04, 03:31 PM
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All you need to do is make sure the temps aren't too hot as those pads get well above the temp needed by ball pythons. And get something to control the heat. If your house gets warmer one day, the temps will rise creating a hazard which is why thermastats are so important.
Marisa
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12-01-04, 03:31 PM
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Marisa is absolutely right... dont cheap out.. throw that thing on a thermostat!
If you dont.. I bet U cook yer ball python ...esp on a hot summer day
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12-01-04, 03:37 PM
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I have plastic thermometres that I got from the pet store. I am putting one on the warm side and one on the cool side. I also have a hydrometre... Is this good enough? I know a friend who has a healthy male ball python (4 feet) and eating well. She just has an undertank heater, repticarpet, 1 hide, 1 water dish, and 1 plastic thermometre that I have. Is going out and buying a $50 thermostat really necessary? I don't really have tons of money and my friend didn't and hers is fine...
Well, thanks for your help.
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12-01-04, 03:40 PM
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Its up to u.. but realize yer taking a pretty big risk.. esp during the summer months...
If you cant afford it now.. I would save some money and get one before the warm weather is here...
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12-01-04, 03:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Shad0w
Its up to u.. but realize yer taking a pretty big risk.. esp during the summer months...
If you cant afford it now.. I would save some money and get one before the warm weather is here...
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But isn't the plastic thermometres good enough? @_@ On almost all of the caresheets I've looked at, they say they're fine.
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12-01-04, 03:42 PM
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Those plastic ones from the pet store are crap and are not accurate. You can get accurate digital ones at walmart for 12 bucks.
Your friend can do whatever she wants obviously. The problem arises when temps in room raise or lower. The heat pads do NOT adjust they just keep putting off heat. Even five degrees in room temp can cause a very dangerous situation with a uncontrolled heating device.
Snakes can be burnt but mostly you can easily have a fire hazard on your hands.
It's everyones choice to be as safe as they feel with their home and their animals. For me, 50 bucks is not too much to spend to eliminate that much more risk.
Marisa
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12-01-04, 03:43 PM
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BTW Thermometers are thermastats are not the same thing.
Thermometer just measure the temp and let you know where it sits.
Thermastats plug into the heating device and control how much heat/how hot the hot spot is regardless of the temps in the room.
Marisa
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12-01-04, 03:46 PM
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If there are good thermometres at Walmart for $12 I'll be able to get that. Thanks
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