Best Heating Method for a Cold House

[KevinK]

So my house temp usually stays somewhere between 68-72.

I've got a new Hog Island purchased and it will be shipping in 2 weeks.

I have plenty of heat lamps, under tank heaters, and aquariums.

If you had to choose an enclosure and the best heating option, what would you choose?

...I'm leaning towards buying a 421 Boaphile with a radiant heat panel.

Good choice? Will a radiant heat panel raise ambient temp?

[Kyle1989]

So my house temp usually stays somewhere between 68-72.

I've got a new Hog Island purchased and it will be shipping in 2 weeks.

I have plenty of heat lamps, under tank heaters, and aquariums.

If you had to choose an enclosure and the best heating option, what would you choose?
buying a 421 Boaphile with a radiant heat panel
Good choice? Will a radiant heat panel raise ambient temp?

Here in Canada I have the same problem every winter I use a glass aquarium with a heating pad under one side and weak 75 watt night heat light over about the middle to keep the cool end at the right temp.

[llovelace]

Why not heat the room with a oil heater?

[Wh00h0069]

Yes, an RHP would be the perfect choice. It will raise your ambient temp and hot spot. I use RHPs in all of my cages.

[Strick]

421 is a nice unit and will get the job done nicely. They are also stackable so you can add another for your next purchase...

[Wh00h0069]

BTW, I suggest 80 watt panels for four foot cages. I buy mine from Reptile Basics.

[Crazy4Herps]

Switching from an aquarium to an acrylic will make a world of difference in terms of maintaining temps to begin with.

I am currently using flexwatt for my cages in addition to a small space heater that goes on for a few hours in the mornings during winter. However, I have heard great things about RHPs and yes, from what I understand they do function to increase ambient temps.