thermostat question

[BPchick]

I have a 55 gallon tank that I need for my 2 BPs, Striker and Boe. I need 3 feet of Thermo-Tape to heat it up. I want to know~~~Do i need more than 1 thermostat to keep all 3 feet of thermo tape warm?

[tigerlily]

Here's my opinion, for what it's worth. I think you need two cages, but I'm sure you've heard that before. But to answer your specific question, as long as all 3 feet of your heating element are attached to one cord - you'll only need on thermostat.

[daniel1983]

I second what Christie said

You would need another thermostat if you were running two different heating elements....i.e. 3" heat tape on one enclosure...11" heat tape on the other But if it is all one piece or two exactly identical pieces, there should be no problem.

[Ginevive]

Isn't three feet a little long for a 55g tank? I only say that because I don't know how you would be able to have much of a cool-side, with 2 cool hides (since yer keeping 2 snakes in there, what if they both want a cool hide...) In my 55g BP tank, my undertank heater is roughly 1 square foot, and that is plenty big for my one adult BP. You might want something a bit wider (front to back) for 2 BPs though.