Quote Originally Posted by RobBasile View Post
its actually an old rack, about 15 years old. i bought it from a company called matrix, i believe. its a standard melamine rack with heat tape running along the back of each shelf. Im gonna make a new one when i get a chance. im still undecided on what materials to use. im thinking either melamine or mdf with contact paper for moisture protection. But i wrapped some blankets around the rack and and my chondro cages as well and it seems to have helped. thanks for the replies
Thats your problem. Back heat can not be used when keeping snakes in a cold room. Since you get cold winters you need to ditch the back heat and get belly heat. Belly heat in tubs will also help raise your cool side temps as well.