Ceramic Heat Emitters

[Snakeydoodles]

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.)

[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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[Snakeydoodles]

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

[Snakeydoodles]

Is there a certain brand anyone recommends?

[ryu80]

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.

[Sonny1318]

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.

[Snakeydoodles]

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?

[JodanOrNoDan]

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

[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.

[JodanOrNoDan]

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.

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