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    Re: Scale rot? Scales falling off?

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    I see a lot of people reccomend this but I don't like this suggestion because space heaters are the number one cause for accidental fires. I am having the same problem but don't feel comfortable leaving on a space heater all day and night. Not to mention that'd probably double my utilities bill...
    that's my problem. I don't particularly like space heaters. that's why I'm curious if I could almost make the snake rack enclosed so it would act as an incubator and create its own ambient temperature.

    I drilled more holes in his tub today. condensation went down considerably. and he's staying pretty warm curled up on the hot side. had no problem eating either. put some Neosporin on my female and he tail is looking less red. but she's doing well and are also so couple problems down. one problem to go!

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    Re: Scale rot? Scales falling off?

    Quote Originally Posted by xanthe View Post
    that's my problem. I don't particularly like space heaters. that's why I'm curious if I could almost make the snake rack enclosed so it would act as an incubator and create its own ambient temperature.

    I drilled more holes in his tub today. condensation went down considerably. and he's staying pretty warm curled up on the hot side. had no problem eating either. put some Neosporin on my female and he tail is looking less red. but she's doing well and are also so couple problems down. one problem to go!
    It may be a worry of yours but there are many people who use it as an option. It may be the highest cause of accidental fires, but I know a lot of people use them. I live in an old house, where my central heating system is just a big space heater attached to a wall in each room haha!

    I'm not sure about blocking off the front of the rack. Will raise humidity due to lack of air flow, will get in the way and be a hassle, although minor. Have you checked for warmer spots in the room? Big rooms can have temp fluctuations in them of a few degrees. Maybe you could move the rack to one of these spots?
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