I'm looking to heat two different cages:



1) An Animal Plastics cage for a burmese python. Do I need the belly heat or can I get by with a dome lamp for heat? He stays hydrated (trust me on this one!) and I'm looking to save $$ on my electric bill. Plus, if Animal Plastics installs heat pads on the inside of the cages, I always think this is a potential risk, even if it is covered, etc. This particular snake drinks a lot and seems to urinate every other day (urates and liquid).



2) A boa constrictor, BCI, who lives in the garage. He does well outside because he enjoys the FL humidity. We get great ventilation in there with the windows and the screen door. He is in a heavy wooden cage with a screen running the length of the back and a screen door along the front. This cage is new for him this year. I need to heat it this winter and I'm not sure of the best way to go about it. Perhaps a RHP and covering the screen would be best? I am in Central FL and the temps do not get very cold, but I want to protect him from cooling and having any health issues. I don't have any room for his large cage indoors, but I have considered purchasing an additional, smaller AP cage and stacking them.



If anyone has any best case scenarios for these boys, I'd appreciate it!!

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