Flexwatt

[Kyle Khaos]

Ok I just got paid today and bought almost everything I need. I just need to know some info on this flexwatt stuff.


*Its tape right? So it just sticks onto the bottom of your tank?
*I have a 20gallon tank for my python, what wattage tape do I need for it?

-Note-
I did buy a thermostat for it.

[Don]

The tape you want is the aluminum type tape that is used on Duct work. It looks like this:



Flexwatt does not have any stickiness to it.

[Kyle Khaos]

Ok thank you.

[Kaorte]

Flexwatt by itself is not sticky, it is just a strip that heats up. I think most people here use 4" or 11"

[DooLittle]

http://www.reptilebasics.com/flexwatt-heat-tape
Dang it, link didn't work.

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[RestlessRobie]

For a 20L I would use a one foot piece of 11in flexwatt purchase it from Rich at Reptile Basic he will gut it and attach the cord with your order
Hope this helps
Robie

[S.I.R.]

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If you are new to Flexwatt, have Rich at RBI hook you up. Plus, there are tons of videos online to help.

[TheSnakeGuy]

I'm planning on building a custom terrarium similar to the one in the picture. I want to use Flexwatt or heat cable. Is the under tank heat the only source that will be needed? Will I still need a CHE or lamp in each cage? Does Flexwatt heat the ambient air at all?

[elduki]

If you need uv for your pets, then you will still need to use a lamp. Flexwatt is great for snakes since they do not need uv. Flexwatt does not warm the ambient temperature a large amount.

[TheSnakeGuy]

Right now I just have 3 ball pythons. Possibly a blood python next year. I could probably use a long UV light fixture for light and it would warm the air to around 80.