rack heating ?'s

[snakemomma77]

Okay so we (snakedaddy) and I built a rack system yesterday and it turned out good. I will post a pic later. I have not ordered any heat tape yet, but I will soon. I am having to use a UTH for now, the ones i have are 11x11 and my tub size is a sterilite 32qt. My temps are 88 on hot side and 74.6 on cool side ( a little too cool) should I buy at pet smart a larger UTH (for time being). Please, someone help me get this thing right, I really don't want to buy another tank after snakedaddy spent the money on this rack.
I only have 3 bp and have it set up to eventually hold 5 snakes.

[Mike41793]

Have you already ordered the flexwatt? If you order from Reptile Basics itll be there quickly. Having your snakes at those temps for a week or less wont hurt them.

[snakemomma77]

I will be ording today. What size flexwatt should I get?? I am new to this whole tub thing.

[Marc from CT]

I would bring up the temp in the room a bit..I would spend the money on a portable oil heater that you could find just about anywhere..Plus they are good to have on hand anyway..

[kitedemon]

The simple solution is the one most people use heat the room to the correct ambient temp and humidity, 80ºF and 60% RH. There are ways around that but they are very difficult hard to balance and expensive.

[The Serpent Merchant]

For a 32 qt, I would go with 3 or 4 inch flexwatt, and remember if you buy the wire set with the flexwatt from reptile basics they will wire everything for free!