Rhp for 6x2x2

Not sure if I should get an 80 watt or 120 watt heat panel for my new boa enclosure. I’m leaning toward the 120 watt as winters typically can get pretty cold here in Ohio. Of course it would be hooked up to a thermostat. I just don’t want it to be overkill either. Any suggestions?

I would go 120 with that much height. If you aren't decided on a panel company yet, message or call Pro Products. they will ask for some info on the cage and environment, and then tell you what panel you should use. I have been using their panels for a couple years now and they make a great, safe and reliable heat panel.

I tried to contact them. They gave me a recommendation but then nothing else. Didn’t see the option to even purchase it. I think they wanted me to use an even higher wattage. Looking at reptile basic atm. Ty for your reply.

You have to call to order or place an order for a random thing I.e provent a mite and in the remarks of the order tell them to disregard the provent a mite and that you want to order a [insert model number here] rhp. The ordering is a pita honestly but there’s no better panels out there. I use 4 of them. I have 125w panels in my 6’x30”x18s.

I’ve had reptile basics along time ago. It worked but not as well as the pro products I have now do. Granted there’s a 12 year seperate on of the 2 brands. But when I went to get more, I checked out reptile basics, naturally as that’s what I had before. I exited the page once I read thermal fuse and seen that the cord can be disconnected at the panel. Your snake will climb up through the cord. Even when it’s next to the roof. I’ve heard a whole bunch of complaints about the thermal fuse and cord. Only complaint I ever hear about pro products is the ordering method.

I will give him a call. I’ve heard good things

Bob’s a good dude that makes great products. He doesn’t list the individual panels on the site because he makes so many different wattages that might not be best suited for one’s needs. Give him a buzz and he’ll get you squared away. Also does 10% off if you pay with a check (avoids credit card processing fees).


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Yeah, the online ordering process is strange to say the least. There is something sort of "cloak and dagger" about the whole thing. Bob, who I think is the owner, is a super nice, knowledgeable guy who takes pride in his product. He wants to sell you the right panel and he doesn't think that we could choose that for ourselves, so the panel models aren't listed on the website. If you call, you can get a recommendation and order right over the phone. That is if you actually get him on the phone. They are busy as hell right now. If you settle for email communication, you will play email tag for awhile. It will take awhile to get your panels either way. If you need one right now, Pro Products isn't the way to go. Good luck.

Sry guys it was a 5x2x2. Im with reptile basics after failing to contact or get the info I needed from pro products. I was looking at the 120 watt. However is 32iches long. A little to big. I think I’m going to go with the 80 watt. It’s about two foot long and will cover just a little more than 1/3. Should give me a good temp variant for the 5ft cage I’m thinking.

Any more thoughts on a proper thermostat? Some of them seem a little overkill for one panel and one cage. Obviously I no not to run out and buy a jumpstart for it. Was looking at the Vivarium ones. They seem great but a little pricey for just one panel.

Ve-100 looks pretty affordable with a 700 watt output

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Sry guys it was a 5x2x2. Im with reptile basics after failing to contact or get the info I needed from pro products. I was looking at the 120 watt. However is 32iches long. A little to big. I think I’m going to go with the 80 watt. It’s about two foot long and will cover just a little more than 1/3. Should give me a good temp variant for the 5ft cage I’m thinking.

Any more thoughts on a proper thermostat? Some of them seem a little overkill for one panel and one cage. Obviously I no not to run out and buy a jumpstart for it. Was looking at the Vivarium ones. They seem great but a little pricey for just one panel.

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have you tried calling pro products? I’ve since called twice since you have made this post, once for a quote on a panel, and then again to order it. Answered the phone within his business hours every time. Call is faster than email

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have you tried calling pro products? I’ve since called twice since you have made this post, once for a quote on a panel, and then again to order it. Answered the phone within his business hours every time. Call is faster than email

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Heck I even got an email returned from him in under 24hrs last week. Already cut a check for two 100watt RHPs for two 4x2.5x2’ cages.

OP. Nothing against rbi panels but I’ve tried both and really like my pro heat panels. Just my 2¢. Also don’t have to drill nearly as large a hole for the cord to exit the enclosure.


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Heck I even got an email returned from him in under 24hrs last week. Already cut a check for two 100watt RHPs for two 4x2.5x2’ cages.

OP. Nothing against rbi panels but I’ve tried both and really like my pro heat panels. Just my 2¢. Also don’t have to drill nearly as large a hole for the cord to exit the enclosure.


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I have a 300 watt panel on the way. Can’t wait to see that big boy lol

Ok guys. I will give him a call tomorrow. I guess when you ask for advice and multiple peeps with experience are telling you the same thing. It’s time to make a phone call. Thx guys. Guess I was just being a little lazy.

I just want to cosign the general opinion that it is really worth it to go through the (sometimes) rather odd process of contacting Bob at Pro Products. I recently got an RHP from them and the production time was a little slow. In the email apologizing for the slow response he said they were overwhelmed with lots of orders that were being slowed down thanks to materials shipping issues related to COVID.

But unless you really must get an RHP as quickly as possible, it is well worth the wait to get ProProducts. Just be sure to let them know what type and size of enclosure you're dealing with, the ambient temperature range in the room the snake will be kept in, and what type of snake it is (this is the info he's asked me for when I've ordered from him). He'll then give you a specific recommendation of what to order as well as instructions about how to order.

If you don't want to call, email again and be patient; I think they are getting hammered right now.

As others have mentioned, the ordering process is a little weird: Just order something random off of their website, then in the 'comments' section let them know that you DO NOT want to order that thing, and you actually want to order an RHP - then add the specific size/wattage he recommends. But he'll send instructions for all that when he provides his recommendation.

Side note: Apparently he's kept Green Tree Pythons for a couple of decades. When I ordered an RHP for my GTP, I got a two-page email from him discussing enlosures/heat/light for GTP. It was unexpected and quite cool.

You asked about thermostats. Since it's for just one enclosure, you could look into the Herpstat 1 Basic. It's an outstanding thermostat, and will last for years.

My boa is only 2 ft atm. I’m sure I can manage for a few months. I’m sure taking on that much business will change things up quite a bit. Sometimes a little to much. Ty for your input!

i will still be diligent about contacting him.

FYI I did all of the above via email. Got a recommendation then never got a link or was able to select the item. Phone call will definitely be best

Got a ph-125 on the way at the end of the week. More pricey than I thought. But sounds worth it!

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Got a ph-125 on the way at the end of the week. More pricey than I thought. But sounds worth it!

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That’s what I’ve got in my 6’ cage when it’s not divided. Well worth the cost and 10yr warranty. Breaks down to about a dollar-ish a month over the warranty period


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That’s what I’ve got in my 6’ cage when it’s not divided. Well worth the cost and 10yr warranty. Breaks down to about a dollar-ish a month over the warranty period


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Yeah that kind of sold it to me. That and all the posts from you guys. I plan on have my boa around for a couple of decades. Definitely a good long term investment!

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Now to find a decent thermostat for it. Lol

Herpstat all the way


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I’ve heard foods things about that one as well. Ok I will get one. Thx

Good to hear. You won’t be disappointed with the pro products/herpstat combo. My 300 watt rhp should be shipped out tomorrow.