temp question

[robeyeshua]

will this work for balls? a uth set @90 -95 for warm side - - - - - and a uth set around 80-85 mid tank - - - - then the balance of the tank at room temp - typical room temp being 70 -74 - - - don't bash me - i only have one ball and i am trying to eliminate any need for heat lamps or ceramics, etc - its just hard for me to imagine these midsize to big breeders running all their "snake rooms" at 85 degrees ambient - i know they are mostly using 3 inch flexwatts in rack sytems - keepni a variety of breeds with different temp needs in the same room - th'x for your help

[Exotic Ectotherms]

Why would anyone bash you? As far as I can see, you have a legitimate question.

Is it a glass tank? If so, I would insulate the sides and back with rigid foam insulation and partially cover your screen top. This will serve a few purposes....it will help trap in some of that heat, raisingt your ambient temps....it will help keep your humidity in the proper range...and it will give your BP a better sense of security since there won't be a bunch of light coming in from all sides. You can get the rigid pink insulation at any Home Depot/Lowes for a few bucks for a big sheet.

BTW...welcome to BP.net. Don't be afraid to ask questions...we were all noobs at one point in time.

[Alexandra V]

It should be okay, I've heard of people using uth's on either side so that the room doesn't have to be 80 degrees, so as long as you use a reliable thermostat I don't see a problem

[robeyeshua]

Why would anyone bash you? As far as I can see, you have a legitimate question.

Is it a glass tank? If so, I would insulate the sides and back with rigid foam insulation and partially cover your screen top. This will serve a few purposes....it will help trap in some of that heat, raisingt your ambient temps....it will help keep your humidity in the proper range...and it will give your BP a better sense of security since there won't be a bunch of light coming in from all sides. You can get the rigid pink insulation at any Home Depot/Lowes for a few bucks for a big sheet.

BTW...welcome to BP.net. Don't be afraid to ask questions...we were all noobs at one point in time.

yes it's glass - so if i insulate you agree it is reasonable?

[Exotic Ectotherms]

yes it's glass - so if i insulate you agree it is reasonable?

yeah...if you insulate it, it should raise the ambient temps. just use a digital thermometer to check it....but it should definitely be fine.

[dr del]

Hi,

I would definately try the insulation and see where it gets you to.

You really don't want your BP below75f if you can help it.

I would put the second heatmat set at 80 under the cool end hide instead of in the middle.


dr del