I had originally panned on building an exptra compatment in my snake enclosure where the lamps would go so the ceiling would be "flush," just two screened holes where the lamps would shine through. I was going to have one lamp, one ceramic emitter and at night turn off the lamp (so i could sleep). I have heard that emitters are expensive concerning your electric bill :P



Not even sure that the emitter would sufficiently heat over night is all part of the guessing game before building. Obviously i may be way off but imjust making the plans to build and the holes for the lamps with need to be figured in beforehand.....



I was given the idea to use a heat panel instead. Ive heard all the good things about them but im not sure about the use. Do the go under substrate? attach to walls, or ceiling? and is there one or maybe more that would heat a 4'x2.5'x 4' enclosure? would i still need the basking lamp possibly shut off at night?



p.s. i begin building in 2 weeks

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