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02-25-14, 12:28 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
I would seriously urge you to pass on using heat lamps and just stick to radiant heat panels. You just use two screws to screw them on the ceiling of the enclosure. no need for screen cut outs, and easier to stack. Also much more energy efficient.
Good plastic cages are animal plastics, constrictors northwest, pvccages. I've heard okay things about boamaster.
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02-25-14, 12:28 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
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Recommendations on plastics cages would be awesome, too. I like the kind that have a little dip in the top for the heat lamp, so that I can stack any future ones I get. I'm in college and whatnots, so as affordable as possible without sacrificing quality is a must.
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I like Animal Plastics and Constrictors Northwest's enclosures. I have 2 AP t10's and am very satisfied. As far as heating, RHP's mounted on the ceiling is the best way to go. Ditch heat lamps IMO.
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02-25-14, 12:30 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
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I like Animal Plastics and Constrictors Northwest's enclosures. I have 2 AP t10's and am very satisfied. As far as heating, RHP's mounted on the ceiling is the best way to go. Ditch heat lamps IMO.
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Basically this
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02-25-14, 12:32 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792
I would seriously urge you to pass on using heat lamps and just stick to radiant heat panels. You just use two screws to screw them on the ceiling of the enclosure. no need for screen cut outs, and easier to stack. Also much more energy efficient.
Good plastic cages are animal plastics, constrictors northwest, pvccages. I've heard okay things about boamaster.
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Yeah I forgot about pvccages. They are nice as well.
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02-25-14, 01:05 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
I just picked up a boamaster 4x2x1 econo pvc cage and I like it a lot, especially for the price. Just a suggestion....
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02-25-14, 02:39 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
I hooked up a dimmer switch to my heat lamp ...I set it really low just to raise my temps a few degrees and let my uth do all the work ... They are very easy to hook up and I think it cost a total of 5$
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02-25-14, 02:47 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
I forgot about radiant heat panels! I didn't know much about them though, but I'll definitely look into getting one with the new enclosure. And yes, that picture with the temps is what I was talking about.
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02-25-14, 02:52 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
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I forgot about radiant heat panels! I didn't know much about them though, but I'll definitely look into getting one with the new enclosure. And yes, that picture with the temps is what I was talking about.
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I have 4 of these and they are awesome!
Reptile Basics 40 Watt Radiant Heat Panel - Reptile Basics Inc
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02-25-14, 02:54 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
I appreciate the suggestions  I hope I can afford one soon.
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02-25-14, 02:54 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
I've got a hydrofarm thermostat for her under tank heater... I love it. Just don't have the money for one immediately (I'm exceptionally broke right now)....
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02-25-14, 02:55 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
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I appreciate the suggestions I hope I can afford one soon. |
Np, a thermostat should be first on your list.
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02-25-14, 02:55 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
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I've got a hydrofarm thermostat for her under tank heater... I love it. Just don't have the money for one immediately (I'm exceptionally broke right now)....
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Oh, ok that's great!
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02-25-14, 03:03 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
Thanks everyone I'll definitely invest in that thermostat and then a tank when I can afford it. I don't understand how the thermostat will help to raise the temps on the floor on either side, though... just how it will bring the basking spot down.
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02-25-14, 03:25 PM
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Re: Troubleshooting with heating!
Would 15 inches be tall enough for a boa.... they have them advertised for carpet pythons. It seems awfully short.
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