heating question

if you were to stick a second uth on the side of the tank rather than the bottom, could that raise the ambient temp? obviously controlled to 80, i'm just wondering if that would work in a tub

No i dont think so.

very little i have tried about 2 degrees on my 12qt tub and only about 5 inches max from where it was attached

Is there any way to increase ambient temps short of rhp or jacking the heat in the house?

What type of cage is it? A stand alone tub, a rack, other?

A stand alone tub.

ok, You could use a heat bulb or even a Ceramic Heat Emitter. You could also get an oil filler heater to heat just the area by the tub.

How does a bulb or Che work with a tub? What's an oil filler heater( where would I get one?)

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Originally Posted by Joeysham

How does a bulb or Che work with a tub? What's an oil filler heater( where would I get one?)

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I honestly dont know how youd use a bulb with a tub lol? maybe have the lamp on but suspend it above the tub enough so it doesnt melt it...
An oil filled heater is just like this miny heater/radiator thingy. YOuve probably seen them before:
http://www.amazon.com/Delonghi-TRD07.../dp/B000A33B1C

I have no idea if thats a good one or good brand or whatever but thats what they look like^

With a bulb or CHE you hang it over the tub far enough away that it wink melt the tub but it still adds some heat to the tub.

Oil filler heaters can be purchased at a place like home depot and maybe even Walmart (but I'm not sure about that)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A33B1C

Tubs are very hard to increase ambient temps in. The che might work but be sure it is secure if it is knocked over it could melt the tub kill the snake or start a fire. Firmly fixed is very important.

A third way that is also a bit crumby is to place the tub in a cardboard box the is larger by at least 6 inches. Open front not top. And use a human heat pad on low taped to the back wall (6 inches away) that will help to heat the air. I know a couple whom have used this type of method but it is not a good solution.

I know lots here suggest tubs to solve humidity issues but heat is critical to life of reptiles humidity is not as critical. Tanks offer safer and easier heating options in cool rooms. I would suggest this or better yet a custom plastic type enclosure as a better solution. Heat then humidity, solving humidity and sacrificing temps is a poor choice.