Expanding Reptile Room. Electrical Question.

[Druzy]

Hi everyone! My reptile collection is slowly expanding. I have one ball python currently, but will be purchasing a blue tongue skink and a leopard gecko as well. I was curious to know how you expand your collection with only the few electrical outlets in a room. Since I am only housing three reptiles can I just purchase a good power strip outlet, and make sure I don’t go over the wattage capability.

[The Serpent Merchant]

I use Herpstat 4's, so I can get 4 cages per outlet. If your collection really starts to grow I'd pickup an electric usage meter to keep tabs on your power draw and use high quality power strips.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882715005

[Druzy]

I don't plan on purchasing anymore reptiles after the two new additions. Would you think it would be safe to use a high quality power strip from (target, home depot) and make sure I don't exceed over the wattage capability.

[The Serpent Merchant]

As long as you don't exceed the wattage of all components in the electrical system then you won't have any issues.

With only 3 cages I seriously doubt that you will have any issues.

[Druzy]

Ball Python
40 watt bulb
Zoo Med 40 Gal UTH (thermostat controlled)

Blue Tongue Skink
10.0 Reptisun
100 Watt Basking Light (light dimmer)

Leopard Gecko
10 gallon UTH (thermostat controlled
And maybe a low wattage night light

[The Serpent Merchant]

Shouldn't be a problem, my computer pulls nearly 1500 watts when I'm rendering 3d CAD models I haven't had any issues will my outlets so far.

[Ridinandreptiles]

i have over 65 reptiles in a 10x12 former bedroom with 4 outlets and have had no problems

[Druzy]

Thank you for all the help!