Heat Lamp And Other Questions!

I purchased and OTTH ceramic bulb heater for my basking area. Has anyone liked these? I liked the idea of no red light at night in my house and that the bulb lasts longer.

I also have an UTH to warm under the hide on the warm side.

I still have to get a normal light just to light the tank up. :) And some green goodness and vines to make it more hidey :)

I am so excited.

Now for some questions:

1. how many days should I leave the snake alone before handling?
2. when should feeding be attempted?

Leave a new snake alone for a full week after you get it (I know how hard it is!)

Feed after that week, and never handle a snake until 48 hours after a meal.

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Originally Posted by amcgltdchix

I purchased and OTTH ceramic bulb heater for my basking area. Has anyone liked these? I liked the idea of no red light at night in my house and that the bulb lasts longer.

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OTTH ceramic heater.... are you talking about a ceramic heat emmitter that looks like a bulb but puts out no light? If so, I have been using ceramic heat emmitters for a few years, in fact, they last so long, they are so worth the expenditure on them, I have had both of mine running 24/7 for over 2 years now, and they still put out the same heat as the day they were bought.

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Originally Posted by Jeanne

OTTH ceramic heater.... are you talking about a ceramic heat emmitter that looks like a bulb but puts out no light? If so, I have been using ceramic heat emmitters for a few years, in fact, they last so long, they are so worth the expenditure on them, I have had both of mine running 24/7 for over 2 years now, and they still put out the same heat as the day they were bought.

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yes its one of those.. $34 bucks for it too! I'm glad you like them!

i have a 20 gallon tank and i have uth on one side and am going to put a ceramic heat element on the other side to control the temps as one side is too cool. what do you guys think i should do?

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Originally Posted by anthony marshall

i have a 20 gallon tank and i have uth on one side and am going to put a ceramic heat element on the other side to control the temps as one side is too cool. what do you guys think i should do?

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Cover the lid to retain humidity and avoid putting any heating elements inside the cage with the herp.

Not sure if that was what you were asking - if not please clarify.

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Originally Posted by amcgltdchix

yes its one of those.. $34 bucks for it too! I'm glad you like them!

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