Hey everyone!

For those of you that heat the room, I'd like some advice.

I have been really looking into heating the overall room vs hotspots in each tub. Each room in my apartment has independent thermostat control, and I haven't noticed too much of a difference in the electric bill. However I am interested in purchasing a space heater and I'd like to know what kinds some of you recommend. I'm looking into ordering an oil heater...

A few of my snakes don't ever seem to use their hotspots (which I keep at 90F) while maintaining a room temperature of 80F. Recently, I bumped it up to 82-84F (86F midday and 80F evenings) ambient temps and I'm wondering if this range will work or if I should adjust it or go back to heat pats entirely.

And what are some pros/cons of heating my snakes this way?

I haven't been trying this method more than a few days at a time and haven't really noticed any differences in my snakes. They have eaten, pooped, and shed without a problem. My blood seems to be really enjoying the removed hot spot.

Presently I am keeping a hot spot for my hatchling and pregnant female. Would these two be okay without a hotspot as well? I plan to maternally incubate - will this endeavor be successful with just higher ambient temps?

Would love to hear advice and personal experiences about what worked and didn't work for you.

Thanks a bunch!