Here we go again.. temperature question.

[iLikeSneks]

1- RHPs as far as I know should always be attached to the top of the enclosure and not have any objects within at least 6" from them to prevent overheating. RHP is a radiative heat panel, not a UTH (under tank heat).

2- the RHP indirectly heats the air. It's radiative heat which means objects in the enclosure absorb the heat. So my hides and substrate will heat up and they in turn will heat the air in the enclosure.

If you want to look into RHPs, the two most popular choices are Pro Heat and Reptile Basics. I use pro heat.


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Thanks, I will most definitely take a look at it, while it looks like the Temps where ok I'm not too happy with the lighting as the heat source.

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[BPGator]

Thanks, I will most definitely take a look at it, while it looks like the Temps where ok I'm not too happy with the lighting as the heat source.

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I should mention, an RHP definitely has to be regulated by a thermostat. A dimmer will not suffice. I use Herpstat for my thermostats.


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[iLikeSneks]

I should mention, an RHP definitely has to be regulated by a thermostat. A dimmer will not suffice. I use Herpstat for my thermostats.


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I figured as much. The only reason I didn't have a thermostat with the light is that I carefully regulated it and had it running a week with the tank empty. I'll do some research on it but I'm liking what I've found so far.

Any chance I could see a picture of your heater? I went to pro heat's website but it wasn't much help since it looks like they are custom built. And the ones from reptile basic are black but my cage is white

[jmcrook]

I figured as much. The only reason I didn't have a thermostat with the light is that I carefully regulated it and had it running a week with the tank empty. I'll do some research on it but I'm liking what I've found so far.

Any chance I could see a picture of your heater? I went to pro heat's website but it wasn't much help since it looks like they are custom built. And the ones from reptile basic are black but my cage is white

Send bob at pro products an email with your cage specs, cage material, room temperature, cage placement, species you're keeping, etc, and he'll tell you what size panel you want based on your personal setup. They make like 200 different wattage heat panels so they can get you one that will beat suit your needs


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[KMG]

RHP= Radiant Heat Panel

I don't have a good picture of mine. I have three from Pro Products and they are very nice. I have another that had worked well but I'm not sure if the brand. It came in my cage from PVC Cages. You can kinda see some RHP is their pics on their site.

I'm sure Googling some pics would give you plenty of examples as well.

[iLikeSneks]

Google did it. I ordered a 80 Watts one from reptile basics. The size is perfect for my cage and the wattage is similar to what I had with the bulbs (75W) so should be enough.

I have been reading some older posts and the general consensus is to put the probe low, close to the substrate. Any problem with that?

[KMG]

Google did it. I ordered a 80 Watts one from reptile basics. The size is perfect for my cage and the wattage is similar to what I had with the bulbs (75W) so should be enough.

I have been reading some older posts and the general consensus is to put the probe low, close to the substrate. Any problem with that?

That is a common method. Mine is not. It can be seen in post #2 here. https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ht=probe+mount

I'd post a new pic but every time I go to Photobucket my tablet tries to tell me it gave me a virus and the end of the world is coming.

[BPGator]

I have my probes on the cool side, about mid-level. I used to have it on the hot side, but I've found this results in less temperature fluctuations in my enclosures.


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[iLikeSneks]

Installed it. Currently testing it before putting the little guy in.



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[iLikeSneks]

How about remove the log, put another pyramid in the middle and allow your bulb(s) to create the original higher temp. If your hot side was 90 and cool side 70, the middle of the enclosure should be around 80. It could be he wanted to be there, but didn't feel secure in the log.

You were 1000% correct. I put a 3rd pyramid in the middle and now that's his preferred spot. Good suggestion, thanks.