Ceramic Heat Emitters

Hello again! Sorry for posting so much today, just want to ask a couple of questions as I get my cage set up. The ambient seems to be pretty low still, even with a heat mat (76* on the hot side and 73* on the cold side), so I was thinking about ordering a CHE. I’ve heard that these dry out humidity, but I wouldn’t have it on a very high setting, only to raise the ambient. Is it necessary to purchase one? Does it need a special thermostat or would a Jumpstart work (until I have the funds for a Herpstat)? I would rather not purchase unless necessary, so please let me know. (Also, no snake yet. Coming next Tuesday the 28th, so I’m getting his cage set up now.)

You are going to need something to get your ambient up in the 80s . A CHE is one of the cheaper options. All heat sources need to be on a thermostat.


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Originally Posted by reptilemom25

You are going to need something to get your ambient up in the 80s . A CHE is one of the cheaper options. All heat sources need to be on a thermostat.


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I agree that all sources need to be regulated by a thermostat, just wasn’t sure if CHE’s needed a special kind. I will purchase one :)

Is there a certain brand anyone recommends?

I've used ZooMed CHE for years. They work well. CHE will reduce humidity but if you are only using it for ambient and not live in a dry climate it's probably okay. Please use a thermostat to regulate the CHE. As long as the thermostat can handle the wattage of the CHE any major thermostat brand will work.

You could also try the ZooMed infra red spot bulbs, I use them on a dimmer (they last for ever on a dimmer). They burn a lot less hotter at the base then a CHE, taking away less humidity. I’ve personally tried both and can not believe the tempature that a CHE hits at base, 3x as hot easily for comparable wattage.

Thanks for all the replies!! I have ordered another thermostat, a CHE, and a dome for it. They will be here Thursday. Another quick question: do I put the CHE on top of the screen?

Just out of curiosity, where so you live that you are having so many issues with ambient?

I live in eastern Washington, but the main reason I’m having issues with ambient is because we keep our house pretty cold, usually low seventies.

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Originally Posted by Snakeydoodles

I live in eastern Washington, but the main reason I’m having issues with ambient is because we keep our house pretty cold, usually low seventies.

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Man, that is cold. I don't go lower than 84. Anything lower is near arctic temps lol.

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Originally Posted by JodanOrNoDan

Man, that is cold. I don't go lower than 84. Anything lower is near arctic temps lol.

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Lol. We just like it cold I guess 😂