Quote Originally Posted by wwmjkd View Post
RHPs are fine for 12'' enclosures. it's just easier to achieve a proper heat gradient using belly heat given the height. either approach is just a matter of preference. for future reference, you might want to look into RBI heat panels as they are designed to eliminate the off-gassing issue. if you run yours unregulated for a few hours, they should be fine. I would also hook up your thermostat and let it run for 12-24 hours at the desires temperature. either way, don't introduce your animals until the heat source is regulated by a thermostat.
Thank you!! I had the panels running outside all day today. Hoping that when I get home, the smell is gone. Herpstat4 will be here tomorrow.

Question: My two (2) BP's are only 86 and 103 Grams....are the enclosures too big??? If so, at what point should I move them in??