Quote Originally Posted by Clementine_3 View Post
I use RHP's in my Boaphiles, mounted on the top. I have the thermostat probe almost in the middle of the (height) of the tank, that is the 'basking' spot for them, up on a shelf. It's set for 90 there, I use Herpstat thermostats and my ambient room temp is 74-75. The cool end stays at 79-80 and the ground temps under the RHP stay at 88-ish. They do fluctuate w/the room temps but not by much, a degree either way.
What size RHP? Also what size boaphile? I am considering going with RHP's instead of heating the room with an oil filled heater.