Cool side still isn't warm enough...

[rmune0750]

Well yesterday I moved my snakes tank from my basement to a room all the way upstairs because in my basement the cool side was only about 68 degrees all day. The room upstairs gets much hotter and now it is about 74 degrees on the cool side which is a lot warmer but still 8-10 degrees too cold. Since the space heater idea is out of the question (don't ask why), my only other option would be to buy another UTH/T-Stat right???

[Amy05]

That's pretty much what it sounds like... is it possible for you to use a CHE?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Well yesterday I moved my snakes tank from my basement to a room all the way upstairs because in my basement the cool side was only about 68 degrees all day. The room upstairs gets much hotter and now it is about 74 degrees on the cool side which is a lot warmer but still 8-10 degrees too cold. Since the space heater idea is out of the question (don't ask why), my only other option would be to buy another UTH/T-Stat right???

Here are the options

1/ Oil Filled space heater in the room where you keep your BP so the room can be kept at around 80-84 degrees

2/ Secondary heat source and T-Stat to maintain temps between 80-84

[rmune0750]

Here are the options

1/ Oil Filled space heater in the room where you keep your BP so the room can be kept at around 80-84 degrees

2/ Secondary heat source and T-Stat to maintain temps between 80-84

rmune0750][/b]
Since the space heater idea is out of the question (don't ask why), my only other option would be to buy another UTH/T-Stat right???

so my only option is actually #2

[rmune0750]

Since the space heater idea is out of the question (don't ask why), my only other option would be to buy another UTH/T-Stat right???

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Originally Posted by GA_Ball_Pythons
Here are the options

1/ Oil Filled space heater in the room where you keep your BP so the room can be kept at around 80-84 degrees

2/ Secondary heat source and T-Stat to maintain temps between 80-84


so my only option is #2

[rmune0750]

That's pretty much what it sounds like... is it possible for you to use a CHE?

i dont think so b/c my tank is so huge (55 gal)

[JLC]

i dont think so b/c my tank is so huge (55 gal)

Well, there's your problem right there. Even with a second UTH, you may struggle to keep ambient temps warm enough and need to add overhead lights...which will play havoc with your humidity.

Why struggle THIS hard with an unnecessarily large tank? If you want those temps in the correct range, get yourself an appropriate sized plastic tub. You may not even need a second UTH if you do that....low humidity will cease to be an issue....cleaning is ever-so-much easier....much cheaper to warm overall than a huge glass tank......etc etc etc...

[Stewart_Reptiles]

i dont think so b/c my tank is so huge (55 gal)

I would downsize if I were you 55 Gal is too big even for an adult and almost impossible to maintain.

That should be your first step then get an additional heat source if you cannot have a space heater.

[fishmommy]

I also have a large enclosure and here is what I did to solve the problem:

UTH not enough for cool side temps.. so
1) insulate enclosure best you can
2) add CHE on hot side
3) move thermostat probe to on top of substrate on the hot side so that it is exposed to the CHE.
4) plug both the UTH and the CHE into the thermostat.
5) measure temps on cool side and hot side, paying special attention to floor temps and temps inside warm hide
6) adjust as needed.....you should not house an animal in the tank while you are fussing with getting the right balance.
7) prepare to mist a lot and fight with humidity levels.

good luck

[rmune0750]

Well, there's your problem right there. Even with a second UTH, you may struggle to keep ambient temps warm enough and need to add overhead lights...which will play havoc with your humidity.

Why struggle THIS hard with an unnecessarily large tank? If you want those temps in the correct range, get yourself an appropriate sized plastic tub. You may not even need a second UTH if you do that....low humidity will cease to be an issue....cleaning is ever-so-much easier....much cheaper to warm overall than a huge glass tank......etc etc etc...

then that $50 i spent on the glass tank would be completely a waste

ur saying another UTH wouldnt be able to get my temp on the cool side up only 8 degrees?