Recently, I agreed to take care of a carpet python for a friend while they're away. We'd talked about the fact that it was going to be outgrowing its enclosure soon and agreed that I would do a new enclosure and get reimbursed when they came back.

I snagged a 36"x24"16" PVC enclosure and went with a radiant heat panel instead of flexwatt. My friend's apartment can get into the high 60's temp wise when its cold and I'd read that RHP's can give a more consistent heat during winter.

Problem is, like an idiot, I didn't anticipate that the RHP I got from Pro Products would have to be directly wired instead of just plugged in. The thermostat is a hydrofarm one, has a plug on it.

So I'm wondering one of two things (though honestly it might just be the same thing posed two ways).

1. Do I need a new thermostat? And if so, any recommendations?

2. Is there a way to convert the wire to a plug to avoid another thermostat purchase? Its fine if not, figure it couldn't hurt to ask, and instead of googling for conversions I knew a reptile based community would know of any dangers inherent in doing said conversion.


I know, I stopped my research juuuust short of being fully informed, but I would really appreciate any advice on this.