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[The Serpent Merchant]

Here is the reptile Basics RHP:

http://www.reptilebasics.com/40-watt-radiant-heat-panel

And to wrap it all up I would get a Herpstat 2 to control the Flexwatt and RHP

(Herpstat 2 is 2 separate thermostats in one box)

http://spyderrobotics.com/products/herpstat12.html

[bkcouturierdisabled]

Alright I appreciate all the help! I will keep digging in to it all.

[Slim]

And I've watched quite a few videos that showed snakes that were "climbers" so I wanted to fit some taller things for the BP to climb.

Young BPs will climb on things if they are in the cage, but adults usually do not climb at all. BPs grow into fairly heavy bodied snakes. They really aren't built for climbing. There is no need to give them the extra height.

[bkcouturierdisabled]

That makes total sense actually

I will probably stick with the T8 then.

- T8 (no divider + flex watt located on the right)
- Herpstat 2
- ReptileBasics 40 watt RHP


Sound legit?

And does anyone have any pics of the white version? And also what the unit looks like on a stand?

[scottcovell]

If you go with that set up you will not be disappointed. It will make the whole set up easier and leave you with more time to enjoy your snake. I wish I would have found this site before I wasted so much money and aggravation trying to get a tank to work.

[Slim]

I will probably stick with the T8 then.

- T8 (no divider + flex watt located on the right)
- Herpstat 2
- ReptileBasics 40 watt RHP

Excellent choice

[The Serpent Merchant]

That makes total sense actually

I will probably stick with the T8 then.

- T8 (no divider + flex watt located on the right)
- Herpstat 2
- ReptileBasics 40 watt RHP


Sound legit?

And does anyone have any pics of the white version? And also what the unit looks like on a stand?

White version: (Not T8's)

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...e/P1010518.jpg

Yes, the cages are sitting on the 8"' stand sold by Ap, (it is an add on that you can chose on the T8 order page)

These also make really good stands for T8's

http://www.walmart.com/ip/4-Foot-Folding-Table/7679248

Put a skirt on it and you have some hidden storage.

[bkcouturierdisabled]

I'm gonna add the lighting in the tank an probably sit the enclosure on top of a cabinet I already own. Is it safe to do that?

[The Serpent Merchant]

yes, when regulated by a thermostat the flexwatt on the bottom of the cage shouldn't ever get much over 100 degrees... far below the flash point of most materials. The only things I would avoid are thin plastics and carpet

[bkcouturierdisabled]

So questions I have about the herpstat 2:

- it regulates two separate heating elements?

- It comes with 2 probes?

- does one probe go near the warm side hide and one near the cool side? OR does one go directly under the RHP and one about the flex watt UTH on the substrate surface? If the latter, do I need to put a thermometer/hygrometer in the cool side to make sure ambient temps don't dip too low?

- do the power cords of the flex watt UTH and RHP plug into the back of the Herpstat 2?