RHP Heating?

[Jon14]

Yes I realized that then couldn't edit but with the divider you lose half inch and then you lose another 1 inch in material bc cages are listed with outside dimensions. So 48 - 1.5= 46.5 ÷ 2= 23.25 so that gives you 3/4 of an inch if you mount it on the back wall. If you mounted it so the 22.5 goes width wise of the cage you would only get half inch of room 24 width minus 1 inch in material gives you 23. Animal plastics states that dimensions are exact so you gotta hope they give you exact or more and not less or you will have no room for the 80w. Plus reptile basics says you cannot mount within 6 inches of any surface, I'm sure people do but it will void warranty if you do and something goes wrong. You would probably get away with 4 inches from a surface but you wouldn't be able to mount the 80w even an inch away from a surface.

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Thank you for clarifying the dimensions, I somewhat assumed that the dimensions given were interior, and I wasn't sure how wide the divider was. I also was unaware of the 6" from a surface for RHP, but it makes sense. From thinking about it, having the RHP moved closer to the center to provide proper spacing should provide proper temperatures and gradient.

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[chrid16371]

Thank you for clarifying the dimensions, I somewhat assumed that the dimensions given were interior, and I wasn't sure how wide the divider was. I also was unaware of the 6" from a surface for RHP, but it makes sense. From thinking about it, having the RHP moved closer to the center to provide proper spacing should provide proper temperatures and gradient.

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You can call ap and tell them you need exactly 48x24x12 on the inside and they would do it but you would be looking at waiting longer for the cage. They should list both interior and exterior dimensions but unfortunately I don't know of any companies that do. Your exactly right about having it moved closer to center would give proper gradient, not all the way in the middle obviously but either right center or left center depending on which side you want to mount it on.

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[Jon14]

Well looks like I will be digging into my emergency savings for the upgrade. I see yet another expensive summer this year.

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[chrid16371]

Well looks like I will be digging into my emergency savings for the upgrade. I see yet another expensive summer this year.

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I hear you lol People say keeping bps are cheap but not when buying new ones and then they grow and you need a new cage, bigger hides, bigger heating devices, etc lol I just put a deposit down on a $1000 bp and picked up a used vision 221 and then just bought another thermostat bc my Herpstat 6 is full and have to buy an rhp as well. I have to buy 2 T8s eventually and then will need new rhps lol if I had to do it again I would of bought t8s to start with instead of the visions I have so then I wouldn't of had to upgrade in the future. My male is the only one that doesn't need anything but rats from here on out.

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[Jon14]

I heard about your new addition, and I plan on getting a '16 hatchling from the same guy this summer. I completely agree that to "properly" care for a BP can be expensive, especially the PVC cages, and high quality thermostats. Might have to start investing before I buy another BP, lol!

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[chrid16371]

That's what I liked about his payment plans for anything 750 an over. Gives you time to get what you need! I bought a used Herpstat Pro for $100 a little out dated but can't argue with a 4 zone thermostat from a reputable company. If you have the funds shell out for the Herpstat 6, you know you will need it eventually lol you hoping for a certain morph for the hatchling you will be getting?

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[Jon14]

Well mine won't be over 750, but I want a .1 high contrast albino as I may start a recessive project after college (8 years down the road). Hopefully by the time I get another, they will have a herpstat 8 or 10! I may be able to get a tour if I am able to pick up the snake as I only live a little over an hour away from his facility. Which I think would be amazing.

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[Mizaniverse]

Wait, so will an 80w Pro Products be sufficient for a 60F room?

[Jvmun]

I have a couple of 65w and with out a thermostat they can get up to 145+, and they work awesome with my herpstat. I use them to maintain ambient temps and they range from 81-84 with it set at 84. I monitor the ranges using acurite thermometers/hygrometer.

Though with my home set at 72, my boaphile and t10 enclosures stay an ambient 81-83 on the cool side if my hot spot uth is set at 90.

[Jon14]

Well experimented with the RHP, and it only goes up to 80°. Looks like I will have to rig up the heat tape for hot side.

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