purchase Q: fast answer needed

[Argentra]

Hey all, just a quick question.

I'm putting together an order from ReptileBasics and want to get the Ultratherm pad for the cage I'm building. Cage will be 42x18x18. Which size pad do I need to get?? I'm thinking 11x23 but would like some expert verification before I order it.

Thanks

[mlededee]

generally speaking you want your heat tape/pad to cover 1/3 of your cage on the warm side. you can go bigger if your house is on the cool side. if you have questions you can also give rich a call and he will be able to set you up with exactly what you need.

[Argentra]

Cool, as I thought as far as size goes. To save $$, we keep the apartment around 82-85 in summer and 70-74 in winter(I'd put it lower, but the reptiles, and my partner, wouldn't like it ).
I suppose I'll hold off on the order till tomorrow when I can call Rich.

Thanks, Emily. You're terrif!

[Kagez28]

call rich at reptile basics... he has been building racks and cages for many years and he can help you out.

Edit: i'm too slow...

[Argentra]

Hehe...that's Ok. Having an answer repeated gives it all the more power.