Radiant Heat Panels-- Which brand to get?

[chrid16371]

Yeah I remember Vison Cages when they came onto the scene big. They were the first herps cages as far as I know that took herp owners into consideration in their designs. I also recall their prices!

Also, didn't know a RHP would be sufficient. My concern with an RHP is the substrate floor won't get warm enough. Clearly that's not the case otherwise people wouldn't use them, but I only know UTHs to be honest, and never had a problem w/them. Always wanted to try a RHP once I touched one at a herp show.

Yeah Kane blankets are pretty expensive, but hear they are made to last. They are actually a company that makes their product for pigs, herps came later. In the Ag industry, they are called pig blankets.

Wow 30$, what a steal!!!

How does one determine the proper size RHP for a given container size? I THINK my next cage will be 4 ft long, not sure on height, at least 1 ft, not sure on depth.

My boa is pretty active at times, and I'd hate to see her get a thermal burn. I'm not sure what is the best way to prevent that in mounting RHP. I'll have to see.

Rhp actually heat up objects more than the air, they still affect ambient as well though. They actually heat your substrate. That's what makes them a lot better than uth and heat bulbs and they don't cost you humidity like bulbs would. For a 4x24x12 cage an 80w from reptile basics is usually recommended. Depends on the average and low temps of the room the snake will be kept in.