Quote Originally Posted by gusanr14 View Post
Hi, I see many people here are using the oil-filled radiator to heat the the room temperature for ball python in plastic tub.
I also have the oil-filled radiator but was not my main option to set good temp in the tub. However, doing some tests, I might have to run oil filled radiator for my single ball python when it gets cold.
My problem is the electricity bills. Even though I am a college student, I live with my family and electricity bill is on my parents at this moment.
How much increase of electricity bill should I expect if I put it on for 7~8 hours a day? Also, do radiators run full blast all the time? or is it like thermostat where I set it at 75 degrees and it turns on and off depending on the temp? If it does, I guess it can save some bills.
I use delonghi oil filled radiator 1500 w.

I use a space heater for my snake room. I haven't noticed a huge increase in my bill. My heater runs 24/7. I'm in Canada and its -11 Celsius (12 degrees) so I kind of need it. I do notice with the ceiling fan on the humidity drops to low, with it off it gets to high. So I'm constantly turning that on and off to get the proper humidity.