Dedicated Snake Rooms - Heating Question

Mikoh4792 · 02-12-14, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

EDIT: I may have mis-read things but I wouldn't put a skylight in. You don't want/need the sun accidentally turning your room into a toaster oven. It has happened in similar situations before (cooking $20,000 worth of animals in the process).

I've seen accidents like this happen several times now... with garages in particular. Definitely wouldn't want to risk overheating.

Donnie · 02-12-14, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Honestly? I have never wanted to heat an entire room. If it's built correctly with the proper insulation then you won't need to.

I only have only one species in a rack system right now and I simply heat them individually with heat tape.

It's just another option is all I'm suggesting.

EDIT: I may have mis-read things but I wouldn't put a skylight in. You don't want/need the sun accidentally turning your room into a toaster oven. It has happened in similar situations before (cooking $20,000 worth of animals in the process).

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

I've seen accidents like this happen several times now... with garages in particular. Definitely wouldn't want to risk overheating.

With the amount of Sun we (don't) get in this country it would be a pretty low risk

But seriously it is a risk and a roof fan might be a better idea for assisting with ventilation in the summer.

**Aaron_S** · 02-12-14, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie

With the amount of Sun we (don't) get in this country it would be a pretty low risk

But seriously it is a risk and a roof fan might be a better idea for assisting with ventilation in the summer.

It is low risk but why take the risk at all?

I like the roof fan idea better.

Donnie · 02-12-14, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

It is low risk but why take the risk at all?

I completely agree, my first sentence was made in jest regarding our awful summer's we have. If the risk can be removed then that would definitely be the best route to take.

**Aaron_S** · 02-12-14, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie

I completely agree, my first sentence was made in jest regarding our awful summer's we have. If the risk can be removed then that would definitely be the best route to take.

Your summer is fine! lol

Donnie · 02-12-14, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Your summer is fine! lol

Compared to your winters maybe