Heat For Garters

[Greg'sGarters]

Hey guys, I was wondering, how do you guys heat your garters? Heat lamp, UTH, other? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

[Steveo]

I have heat cable under one tank, ceramic heat bulb above another, and the tupperware with the new baby lives nearish the heat bulb.

The heat cable and carefresh seems to work really well - the paper is a good insulator so it's always cool on top and warm underneath. The only downside is that if they want to be warm I don't see them.

[guidofatherof5]

Flexwatt homemade UTH with Hydrofarm thermostat and ZooMed digital temp gauge.

Buy Flex Watt Heat Tape for Less (http://www.bigappleherp.com/Flex-Watt-Heat-Tape)

Amazon.com : Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats : Plant Germination Heating Mats : Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPRTC-Digital-Thermostat-Heat/dp/B000NZZG3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372817901&sr=8-1&keywords=hydrofarm+thermostat)

Amazon.com: Zoo Med Digital Terrarium Thermometer: Pet Supplies (http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Digital-Terrarium-Thermometer/dp/B000MD3MFA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1372817963&sr=1-1&keywords=zoomed+digital+thermometer)

[kueluck]

Use a 25 to 60 watt (pending season)dome lamp & UTH (winter only).

[Foxrun402]

I use a Zilla heat pad with the hydrofarm thermostat.... And a 60w uva for surface heat on one end of the tank... The other side has a t8 uvb strip and stays pretty cool.

[kerensa]

Hmmm. I really like the look of the flexwatt. I've been looking for something I can use on the back vertical of my enclosures, and it sounds like I could do a long run of this. That is certainly what it appears to be saying. Is this in fact true or have I once again heard what I want to hear?

Kerensa




Flexwatt homemade UTH with Hydrofarm thermostat and ZooMed digital temp gauge.

Buy Flex Watt Heat Tape for Less (http://www.bigappleherp.com/Flex-Watt-Heat-Tape)

Amazon.com : Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats : Plant Germination Heating Mats : Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPRTC-Digital-Thermostat-Heat/dp/B000NZZG3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372817901&sr=8-1&keywords=hydrofarm+thermostat)

Amazon.com: Zoo Med Digital Terrarium Thermometer: Pet Supplies (http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Digital-Terrarium-Thermometer/dp/B000MD3MFA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1372817963&sr=1-1&keywords=zoomed+digital+thermometer)

[EasternGirl]

Hmmm...I have never thought about using the heat tape...I may look into that as well. As of now, I use dome and hood lamps with 40-60 watt bulbs, and red and black 25-40 watt night bulbs. I also have Zoo Med and Zilla heat pads on a couple of my tanks for extra heat if needed. I have thermostats on a couple of my tanks...I need to get more. The best thermostat I have come across is: BAH-1000DC Reptile Thermostat New Model - Incredibly Reliable Digital Chip for Accurate Temperature Control (http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-1000-Thermostat) I also use a infrared thermometer to check the heat in all of my enclosures: PE-2 Infrared Thermometer Laser Guided Pro Exotics*Temperature Temp Gun TempGun on eBay! (http://compare.ebay.com/like/390619820681?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar)

[guidofatherof5]

Hmmm. I really like the look of the flexwatt. I've been looking for something I can use on the back vertical of my enclosures, and it sounds like I could do a long run of this. That is certainly what it appears to be saying. Is this in fact true or have I once again heard what I want to hear?

Kerensa

What do you call a "long run" ?

[kerensa]

For my current enclosures that would be about 6 foot. well within what it sounds like they are saying can be done as one continuous strip....
but I frequently assume silly things that are only strongly implied but not said.

Kerensa.



What do you call a "long run" ?

[guidofatherof5]

Flexwatt will do fine on a 6 foot run. I don't use the clip connectors to attach the wires. I solder them directly to the flexwatt. I don't trust the clips to make good contact.
Prices can really vary on flexwatt so be sure to shop around. Some places get $4-$6 a foot, I think that is way too much money.

Looks like 6 foot of 4 inch flexwatt on ebay is going for around $30 with free shipping.

[kerensa]

I think I'm gonna go with Flexwatt Heat Tape - 3 in. - Heating - The Bean Farm (http://beanfarm.com/product_info.php?cPath=1204&products_id=5567)
I don't need a fancy cord since I can solder it myself. I have yet to find cheaper than $2.10 a foot.


Flexwatt will do fine on a 6 foot run. I don't use the clip connectors to attach the wires. I solder them directly to the flexwatt. I don't trust the clips to make good contact.
Prices can really vary on flexwatt so be sure to shop around. Some places get $4-$6 a foot, I think that is way too much money.

Looks like 6 foot of 4 inch flexwatt on ebay is going for around $30 with free shipping.

[guidofatherof5]

I think I'm gonna go with Flexwatt Heat Tape - 3 in. - Heating - The Bean Farm (http://beanfarm.com/product_info.php?cPath=1204&products_id=5567)
I don't need a fancy cord since I can solder it myself. I have yet to find cheaper than $2.10 a foot.

That's probably as good as it's going to get.

Have you ordered yet? I may have some you can have.

[kerensa]

I have not ordered yet. I'm now considering redoing the snake enclosures, mostly just because...

k.




That's probably as good as it's going to get.

Have you ordered yet? I may have some you can have.

[guidofatherof5]

Let me go measure what flexwatt I have. Not sure if it's 3 or 4 inch. Stand by.

[guidofatherof5]

All I have is 4". If you can live with that I'd be honored to send you a 6 foot piece. Compliments of the T.radix Ranch.

If this works for you PM me your name and address and I'll get it out in the post.

[kerensa]

sent a PM Steve, many thanks!!


All I have is 4". If you can live with that I'd be honored to send you a 6 foot piece. Compliments of the T.radix Ranch.

If this works for you PM me your name and address and I'll get it out in the post.

[alihauck]

I have a plastic container, I guess a bulb would be best?