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Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
Hey guys. So, all of my snakes, excluding Nyx and Isis, are in glass tanks. In my new place I'm having a really hard time keeping high ambient temps because of my rooms vaulted ceilings. What materials are best for insulating the sides, and where would I get them?
Also, which is better to put over the screen covers, foil, or plastic wrap? I don't really care about the fact that you can see through plastic wrap, that's what the front of the tank is for But do either materials offer more pros, or does it just not matter if you're not interested in aesthetic reasons?
Ball Pythons:
1.0 Queenbee; 1.0 Spider; 1.0 Spider Het VPI Axanthic
1.0 Albino Cinny; 1.0 Albino Pin; 1.0 Butter Pastel
0.1 Het Axanthic; 0.2 Albino; 0.1 Pied
0.1 Pastave; 0.1 Pastel; 0.1 Butter
0.1 Super Vanilla Mojave
Others:
1.0 Kahl Albino BCI
1.0 Albino Anaconda Hognose
Mammals:
4.0 Kitties, 3.1 Doggos, 0.2 Horses
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Re: Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
I use pink rigid insulation that I purchase from Home Depot (Lowe's doesn't have it.)
~~ McKinsey~~
"Men have forgotten this truth," said the fox. "But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed."
~The Little Prince; Antoine de Saint Exupery
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Re: Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
Thanks McKinsey Are there different sizes to choose from? Or would I have to buy bigger sheets and cut them to the sizes I need?
Ball Pythons:
1.0 Queenbee; 1.0 Spider; 1.0 Spider Het VPI Axanthic
1.0 Albino Cinny; 1.0 Albino Pin; 1.0 Butter Pastel
0.1 Het Axanthic; 0.2 Albino; 0.1 Pied
0.1 Pastave; 0.1 Pastel; 0.1 Butter
0.1 Super Vanilla Mojave
Others:
1.0 Kahl Albino BCI
1.0 Albino Anaconda Hognose
Mammals:
4.0 Kitties, 3.1 Doggos, 0.2 Horses
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Re: Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
I use foil taped on the top of my tank and it does a good job at keeping both humidity and heat in. I leave only about 1/4 of the screen exposed for air.
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Re: Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
Originally Posted by Lateralus_Love
Thanks McKinsey Are there different sizes to choose from? Or would I have to buy bigger sheets and cut them to the sizes I need?
I needed to purchase a 4x8 sheet and cut it to fit. Not too bad though since you can cover the sides and back and then have some left over for....well...another snake!!!
~~ McKinsey~~
"Men have forgotten this truth," said the fox. "But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed."
~The Little Prince; Antoine de Saint Exupery
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Re: Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
Originally Posted by Enya
I use foil taped on the top of my tank and it does a good job at keeping both humidity and heat in. I leave only about 1/4 of the screen exposed for air.
ditto, I do the same.
I've been pondering replacing the single layer of foil with a dual layer of cling wrap with foil on top, seeing if it helps even more.
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Re: Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
That should make a better barrier. I used metal tape to seal around the edges of the foil too.
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Re: Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
I have a piece of clear polycarbonate plastic cut to fit over the screen. You can slide it to adjust how much screen is left uncovered to control the humidity.
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Re: Insulation Materials, Foil, And Plastic Wrap Questions
Thanks for your input guys Do you think strong double-sided tape would be able to hold the foam onto the sides of the tanks?
Ball Pythons:
1.0 Queenbee; 1.0 Spider; 1.0 Spider Het VPI Axanthic
1.0 Albino Cinny; 1.0 Albino Pin; 1.0 Butter Pastel
0.1 Het Axanthic; 0.2 Albino; 0.1 Pied
0.1 Pastave; 0.1 Pastel; 0.1 Butter
0.1 Super Vanilla Mojave
Others:
1.0 Kahl Albino BCI
1.0 Albino Anaconda Hognose
Mammals:
4.0 Kitties, 3.1 Doggos, 0.2 Horses
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