Good ceramic heat emitters to use in large tanks

[dylan815]

I have just built a 6ft x 2ft x 2ft tall melamine enclosure for a reticulated python. I now realize I have no way to heat it and I can't think of a good way to. The tank is made of 3/4 inch melamine so underbelly heat is not an option. Are there any heat emitters that could work for a tank that large with a thermostat? I'm worried if I used one my snake would reach up and burn him self on the heat emitter. If anyone has any good ideas on this or any good enmiters I could buy at a pet co or petsmart that would be great thanks!


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[hollowlaughter]

Screen off the CHE. That'll prevent burns.

May have to use multiple CHE, since a 100w is intended for a 30-40g tank. So about 48" x 13" x 17". RHP may simply end up being more cost efficient in the long run, along with more suitable for this task and safer.

[jmcrook]

I'd go with a radiant heat panel for an enclosure that large. No risk of burns, will heat a larger area more efficiently, just can't get them at big box pet store. I'd suggest Pro-Products or reptile basics.
You could get wire caging to enclose a CHE in the cage but personally I'd still go with a RHP over that


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[dylan815]

Screen off the CHE. That'll prevent burns.

May have to use multiple CHE, since a 100w is intended for a 30-40g tank. So about 48" x 13" x 17". RHP may simply end up being more cost efficient in the long run, along with more suitable for this task and safer.

RHP? Sorry, I'm not all up to date on them acronyms.


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[dylan815]

Oh. Radiant heat panels. Duh. Anyone have any links to good ones that could get an area cover like I need and that can be used with a reptistat intro thermostats ?


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[Charles8088]

If you call Bob at Pro-Panels, he seems to be extremely pleasant and knowledgeable (and willing to always help) on the RHP's that he sells, and what might work for you particular setup.

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