Radiant Heat Panels-- Which brand to get?

[viper69]

If you live in the USA or Canada then either pro products or reptile basics. Either of those choices will make you happy. Reptile basics is easier on wallet, there 40w is 78 including shipping and pro products 40w is 100 including shipping. I have 2 reptile basics ones and I'm completely happy. I've heard many great things about pro products but never used there products but either company is a win IMO.

What kind of cage you going to be mounting one in?

I'm in the USA.

I've know Pro-Products thanks, and of his prices too. That's a significant difference in cost in my opinion. I'll have to see who has the better warranty etc. I too have heard great things about Pro-Products in the past, but times change. I'm glad their quality seems to be the same.

As for the cage, that's a really good question. It's for my boa actually. I'm not sure to be quite honest. I don't want a rack system because I'm not a breeder and I like being able to see my animals as they are in my office. There's a lot of variables in my mind, like

1. Pro/cons on getting a wood based cage, vs a plastic one like a Boaphiles, or a Neodesha, esp pro/cons when it comes to HEATING them.

2. Top opening vs Front opening (meaning screen top (top) vs front opening as we see in larger setup. My concern here is in feeding. I've only fed from the top. My boa was VERY docile when she's out of her home, is very protective when inside. She has a powerful and lightning fast feeding response. SO I need access that allows me to have a quick movement/control.

Those are my immediate concerns.