How do I contain heat in tubs?

I use an Animal Plastics rack that has open sides and back. The back of the tubs get to the correct level of heat, but the cool end drops to the mid to high 70's. I have five air holes in each side as well as the front and back(they are in hatching tubs right now). Would putting a back on my rack help? What can i do to help keep the temps right?

I can cover up some holes on the tubs or put a make shift back or side on the rack itself. What would work?

The best way would be to heat the room to about 80 degrees if possible. If not, putting a back and sides on the rack will definitely help.

The temperature of the air inside the tubs will be more or less equal to the temperature of the air in the room. Enclosing the rack will help some but not a huge amount.

If i put a back and sides on the rack will i need to add or close holes on the tubs?

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Originally Posted by Webley

I use an Animal Plastics rack that has open sides and back. The back of the tubs get to the correct level of heat, but the cool end drops to the mid to high 70's. I have five air holes in each side as well as the front and back(they are in hatching tubs right now). Would putting a back on my rack help? What can i do to help keep the temps right?

I can cover up some holes on the tubs or put a make shift back or side on the rack itself. What would work?

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Honestly, mid to high 70s is no big deal. As long as it doesn't drop lower than 75, I wouldn't worry about it.

Insulating the rack would help.
My room is always in the 70s. The rack cool end stays at a constant 80 because it's enclosed wood.

You can also get a room space heater to help warm up the actual room.

I would not close the holes the tubs must have ventilation. I agree the simple solution is maintain higher room temps. The downside of racks they do not hold heat well. I would suggest a oil filled heater with a second t-stat to control it.

Where do i find an oil filled heater? I've never heard of them before.

Walmart/Home depot/etc.

http://www.homedepot.com/Building-Ma...1#.UJSdhqU2KRk

As said, as long as you maintain 75 and above you will have no issues.
With 11x12 inch flexwatt under 41qt tubs I maintain about 77 degrees on the cool end with an ambient room temperature of 73.
Ball pythons do not need it warmer than that on the cool end :snake:

I do not put holes in the back of any of my tubs, this helps maintain the higher temps on the warm end.

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Originally Posted by snakesRkewl

As said, as long as you maintain 75 and above you will have no issues.
With 11x12 inch flexwatt under 41qt tubs I maintain about 77 degrees on the cool end with an ambient room temperature of 73.
Ball pythons do not need it warmer than that on the cool end :snake:

I do not put holes in the back of any of my tubs, this helps maintain the higher temps on the warm end.

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