pvc heating issues (again)

[goatasaurus]

hi friends..

i built an awesome 4x2x2 pvc enclosure for my boy and Nothing i do seems to be making it reach temp at the floor of the enclosure where little man is.

100 watt CHE - nope
150 watt CHE - nope (dimmer and thermostat)
now 80 watt radiant heat panel - nada

im at my wits end and beyond frustrated. we’ve spent so much time, effort, and money on this enclosure and it isn’t suitable for my buddy. the highest we’ve seen it get was 83. the poor guy is climbing his branches just to get to the warmth.

i’ll take and try any advice offered. i’m begging lol.

[KMG]

Use the RHP for the air temp and add a UTH.

[goatasaurus]

Use the RHP for the air temp and add a UTH.

because of the thickness of the pvc i can’t attach it underneath. however, would attaching the UTH to a piece of glass so he’s not on it directly and then shoving it inside the cage be an option?

[KMG]

because of the thickness of the pvc i can’t attach it underneath. however, would attaching the UTH to a piece of glass so he’s not on it directly and then shoving it inside the cage be an option?

Only if you can guarantee liquid could not reach it.

How thick is the floor?

[KMG]

The thickest cage floors I have are on my Animal Plastic cages and are a 1/2. A UTH works fine with them.

[Bogertophis]

Yes to adding UTH- but keep in mind that it will take a WHILE for heat to get thru thick material like PVC or wood- so be sure to keep a close eye- it's safer to fully test this set-up for a week without any live occupants in the enclosure- while you adjust the power to the UTH & get the temps. where you need them (thermostat recommended) I use UTH for ALL my snakes.

[goatasaurus]

The thickest cage floors I have are on my Animal Plastic cages and are a 1/2. A UTH works fine with them.

i can try both methods. water shouldn’t touch it.

[Bogertophis]

because of the thickness of the pvc i can’t attach it underneath. however, would attaching the UTH to a piece of glass so he’s not on it directly and then shoving it inside the cage be an option?

A better option might be to looking into the heat pads sold for canine whelping quarters & farm animals (aka "pig blanket"), since they're made sealed & safe for moisture & outdoor use. Then you could have it right inside the enclosure, instead of trying to get heat thru a thick enclosure bottom.

This is one kind I located quickly & it comes in 3 sizes: (I used to have & use a couple similar ones made for dogs that were insulated hard plastic, but same idea.)
https://www.chewy.com/kh-pet-product...tdoor/dp/46435

[Spicey]

We use one of those for our rabbit. It doesn't get very hot at all but works to keep her warm when it gets frosty out. I second this suggestion.

[goatasaurus]

A better option might be to looking into the heat pads sold for canine whelping quarters & farm animals (aka "pig blanket"), since they're made sealed & safe for moisture & outdoor use. Then you could have it right inside the enclosure, instead of trying to get heat thru a thick enclosure bottom.

This is one kind I located quickly & it comes in 3 sizes: (I used to have & use a couple similar ones made for dogs that were insulated hard plastic, but same idea.)
https://www.chewy.com/kh-pet-product...tdoor/dp/46435

o: i am absolutely gonna look further into that!

it seems i should just pop the UTH in and let the RHP keep the ambient at 84. thanks a lot everyone!