Switching to a tub

[AzureN1ght]

I just did this in another thread, but I'll do it here, too. Just an example of how I have mine set up (this is for a young BP, though--but for an adult it'd be the same, just larger ).





Photo of the flexwatt I use to heat the bottom, with my Herpstat probe taped to it:

[K80tik]

I just did this in another thread, but I'll do it here, too. Just an example of how I have mine set up (this is for a young BP, though--but for an adult it'd be the same, just larger ).





Photo of the flexwatt I use to heat the bottom, with my Herpstat probe taped to it:

ima switch to tub as well kinda sad after spending sooo much $$$ on aquarium. one question though what size flex watt for a 41qt tub? 11 inch?

[AzureN1ght]

ima switch to tub as well kinda sad after spending sooo much $$$ on aquarium. one question though what size flex watt for a 41qt tub? 11 inch?

I've got 11" on my young'un's tub--I just have to let the extra tape stick out of the end of one side a bit, so it's not covering too much of the bottom. When I move up a tub size, I'm planning on using the 1ft of 11" Flexwatt on that tub, too.

I'll let someone else chime in about what size flexwatt they use for their 41QTs, but I'm pretty sure most people use 1ft of 11" Flexwatt on their adult tubs.

I'm glad I found BP.net before I decided to purchase my BP/the stuff for my BP. Otherwise, I might have done the same expensive, unnecessary Aquarium setup, too!

[tmlowe5704]

I've got 11" on my young'un's tub--I just have to let the extra tape stick out of the end of one side a bit, so it's not covering too much of the bottom. When I move up a tub size, I'm planning on using the 1ft of 11" Flexwatt on that tub, too.

I'll let someone else chime in about what size flexwatt they use for their 41QTs, but I'm pretty sure most people use 1ft of 11" Flexwatt on their adult tubs.

I'm glad I found BP.net before I decided to purchase my BP/the stuff for my BP. Otherwise, I might have done the same expensive, unnecessary Aquarium setup, too!

I use 11" on my 41 qt's. Depending on your setup and room conditions you can get away with 3" as well.

[ECLARK]

If you are not comfortable wiring cords to flex watt you can buy a exo terra heat pad made by hagen. they are very inexpensive and work great. just take out of box and plug in. it would be a good idea to use a thermostat or some other way to control the temperature.

ima switch to tub as well kinda sad after spending sooo much $$$ on aquarium. one question though what size flex watt for a 41qt tub? 11 inch?

[tmlowe5704]

If you are not comfortable wiring cords to flex watt you can buy a exo terra heat pad made by hagen. they are very inexpensive and work great. just take out of box and plug in. it would be a good idea to use a thermostat or some other way to control the temperature.

or just pony up an extra $2 and have rich do it for you and still come out cheaper than an exo terra

[rabernet]

or just pony up an extra $2 and have rich do it for you and still come out cheaper than an exo terra

Rich of Reptile Basics doensn't charge to wire for you. You just by the flexwatt and connectors and he'll do it for free for you if you ask.

[AzureN1ght]

Rich of Reptile Basics doensn't charge to wire for you. You just by the flexwatt and connectors and he'll do it for free for you if you ask.

Rich at ReptileBasics (www.reptilebasics.com is who I got my Flexwatt from. As Robin said, you order your flexwatt and the connectors, and in the "notes" section of the order sheet, ask him to wire it for you. He does it for no charge. At Reptile Basics you'll spend about:

1 Ft of 11" Flexwatt: $3.40
Connector Kit: $5.00
Shipping to me is: $7.04

So total is: $15.44 (including having it wired, as the wiring is free)

Even if you buy a regular heat pad at a store, you won't pay less than $15 for a heat pad at the size you'll need. And if you buy online from a store, you'll pay the $15+ for the pad plus shipping...

But an important thing to note, with a heat pad OR Flexwatt (especially)--you NEED to have a thermostat to control it, or you risk burning your snake

[K80tik]

thanks. i got a thermostat for UTH pads. its a repti stat 500R. but im gonna order a helix.

yes u are so lucky for finding this site to find out information before you do what i did i seriously spend around 600 bucks for just the setups. eh... doesnt bother me really cause its a learning experience. guess ill go spend another 500 makin a rack, but as long as the babys are comfortable and better, thats all that matters.

[tmlowe5704]

Rich of Reptile Basics doensn't charge to wire for you. You just by the flexwatt and connectors and he'll do it for free for you if you ask.

that is what I meant. You need to spend the extra $2 for the wiring