Thanks for the feedback guys. I will now be doing a drywall ceiling instead of a drop ceiling. Excellent advice chris!!



Also I will be putting up a 2 by 4 stud wall against the block. If I put up visqueen on the wall then foil backed insulation with greenboard that should keep block the walls from sweating. So I have been told. Does this sound right?? My basement was done in 1922 so I doubt it has drylok but I have never had trouble with with moisture or anything before.



My basement has a utility tub with a drain that will be in the room so I am fortunate there. It has no sump crock just a drain that goes... somewhere? Maybe out to the sewer or an old stone bed. Not really sure. I was worried about sewer backup or water coming in , but if it hasnt backed up this year I doubt it ever will. I will be putting a cage over the hole just in case I ever have any escape artist's.



I do have another question about the fan. I have heard that a draft can cause respiratory infections in some reptiles. If I put in a ceiling fan on reverse will that create a draft along the walls by the floor or not?



I do think I figured out my problem with the floor being colder than up above. Vision Cages rack design has a heat cord instead of flexwatt that can be looped through various slots. Doing this I can adjust the heat on every tub to make up for temp variations or different snakes. I just found that out on their website. Good idea, if you ask me!



I had to google the plugmold to find out what you were talking about but now that I know, I will surely be using it in the room. Also, I will be hardwiring timers on every other outlet as suggested.



Once again thank you very much for the ideas. Hopefully I'll be able to build my room with minimal regrets

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