temp issues

[big d]

so, as we all know it is summer.
my apartment is getting much hotter because of this,
so much that my rack temps got up to about 95.

as I dont have heat tape, I am currently using heat pads (yay)

today I changed from belly heat to backing heat, but even that isn't enough.
temps are still about 92.

when I didnt have the pad plugged in my ambient heat was about 85.

Im having a hard time creating a proper hot spot and cool spot like this.

any suggestions?

[Kaorte]

Wait, why did you change to back heat? I would just stay with belly heat.

92 or 95 are acceptable hot spots. I shoot for around 92*

85* ambient is a perfect temperature.

What is the problem? You are using a thermostat, correct?

[Vypyrz]

Are you using any type of fans for ventilation?

[BPelizabeth]

I would recommend getting a thermostat. This should solve the problem. Also with heat mats or pads...they can spike up in temps without a thermostat. Also you can get flexwatt tape from reptile basics super cheap.

[big d]

i live in canada so heat tape is a little harder to get at a good price.

i just feel its too hot in there for them...
they are all wedged as far from the heat source as possible

no on the thermostat

and no on the fan

[llovelace]

I am in Soth Fl. I use back heat for my rack, it averages 94-96*, the snake / guest / rodent room stays between 80-83*, i do haave a ceiling fan running at all times also.

[Kaorte]

What kind of thermometers are you using? where are they placed in the tub?

I would get a thermostat ASAP.

[BPelizabeth]

we have some members here including a mod that live in Canada. (Bruce Whitehead) PM him and ask them where he is getting his stuff, he might have some good suggestions for you.'

Also get a fan in there that will help. But not to preach or anything...but unless you are monitoring the temps 24 hrs a day....I would imagine that it is spiking much higher without the thermostat. In the interim....you could put a piece of tile between the heating element and the tank....that would catch some of the heat coming off.

[Jeremy78]

Ok ok I'll let the secret out for you canadians...

Buy your heat tape from beanfarm. Just google it, I forget the site. For me in Ontario I get it after shipping and everything about $2.75 per foot for the 3" stuff.

They are amazing to deal with as well. The best customer service ever. They also sell thermostats but all you need is a dimmer. You can get a complete dimmer kit from Canadian tire for like $8.

[Swingline0.0.1]

You gotta get something to control heat! I know it may not seem that important, but years ago when I first got my bp I didn't have anything to control heat either. During a hot day I went in to my snake room, and the temp was over 115*f! I was lucky I caught it, but you really don't want the after effects. Neurological problems, thermal burns, neither of which are fun.