New member, New to all of this, Another T10 question.

[dee151]

Your options are fine. Can't really go wrong with any of them. I only use a RHP (80 watt) in a T10 and have never had a problem with digestion or heat gradient. I don't think there's a need for heat tape on top of a RHP but it can't hurt anything.

You have been very helpful, thank you, And yes i know not to use heat tape with RHP, just asking and seeing what all are my options.

[dee151]

I got my RHP's from Reptile Basics, their in and out of stock, sign up for email notices and grab one when they are in stock

4' cage for over 600.00?? WOW, I ordered a 5x2x2 with locking glass doors, belly heat, basking shelf and blue Led lights with shipping it was 639.00

so you got the VE radiant heat panel from Reptiles basic, and put it on your AP cage?
OK since it has to be screwed in from Inside the cage, How does the top look? Does it look professional? or does it come with long as screws that will go threw the PCV and poke out on top?

[jmcrook]

I don’t believe that anyone is trying to dissuade from the use of UTH/heat tape. I personally use heat tape and/or RHPs in my enclosures depending on the species, temperature stratification from floor to ceiling, size and type of enclosure/rack, heating element of the enclosure below, etc.

It ultimately depends on the parameters of your snake keeping environment and how it fluctuates. Those with cooler room temps may need more supplementary heat than those that heat their room when needed, as myself.

Best advice I can offer is to try a few different methods and find works best in in your personal circumstances.


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[dee151]

I don’t believe that anyone is trying to dissuade from the use of UTH/heat tape. I personally use heat tape and/or RHPs in my enclosures depending on the species, temperature stratification from floor to ceiling, size and type of enclosure/rack, heating element of the enclosure below, etc.

It ultimately depends on the parameters of your snake keeping environment and how it fluctuates. Those with cooler room temps may need more supplementary heat than those that heat their room when needed, as myself.

Best advice I can offer is to try a few different methods and find works best in in your personal circumstances.


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I talk to the breeder today, the snake i pick out is still under 100grams to small to ship out.
once this girl is ship out, then i will go place my order for AP T10 with belly heat tape, my house is warm it will work just fine.... But i am also curious on how those VE brands of RHP, how do they install and look wen they are done...

[jmcrook]

RHP is to the right ceiling of this picture. 3 screws. If you are familiar with using a screwdriver you should be good to go. AP may even have a routered exit for the cord to the panel if you call to inquire.


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[dee151]

RHP is to the right ceiling of this picture. 3 screws. If you are familiar with using a screwdriver you should be good to go. AP may even have a routered exit for the cord to the panel if you call to inquire.


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are there any screws showing on top of the cage? from installing the RHP? and how did u get your cord threw? just drill a whole? to slide your power cord threw?

[Gocntry]

https://www.reptilebasics.com/rbi-radiant-heat-panels

what would be a recommended size / watts
for the AP T10?

And these panels can be hook up to an Ipower thermostat? to make it work? or do you also need to order one of those Vivarium Electronics Boxes to run there the RHP?

Here you go if you haven't seen this yet....

https://www.reptilebasics.com/radiant-faq

[dee151]

Here you go if you haven't seen this yet....

https://www.reptilebasics.com/radiant-faq

Good morning, Ya u saw thus last night wen u was reading over everything....

[jmcrook]

are there any screws showing on top of the cage? from installing the RHP? and how did u get your cord threw? just drill a whole? to slide your power cord threw?

Nope. And this cage manufacturer has notches pre-cut in the back for the cord to exit.


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[dee151]

Nope. And this cage manufacturer has notches pre-cut in the back for the cord to exit.


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What do You mean? AP cages already set up, with a cut big enough to pull the cords threw?