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RE: Boaphile Cages/Heating

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Posted by: gaboonx at Tue Feb 24 06:05:07 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by gaboonx ]  
   

>>Who here has Boaphile cages (or any cages similar; total enclosures, basically) and what sources of heat do you use (given that you cannot provide overhead heating)?
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>>Is it common just to use under-tank heaters or something else?
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>>Thanks
>>-----
>>Adam
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>>"I wish I were wise! I wish I were wise from the heart of me, like my serpent!"

I have AP cages with heat cord and flexwatt this does not provide enough heat in a room that is below 68 degrees. Right now I am using a 58 watt RHP and keeps the warm side 86-89 degrees and the cool end 68-70. This room is only heated to 60-65 degrees.

My AP racks are in the same boat 80-83 is the highest temp that I can maintain in a 60-65 degree room using flexwatt and a Helix control set to 90 degrees. Flexwatt, Heat cord and UTB heat pads from zoo med do not work well in temps lower then 68 degrees.
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Jason A.
"Long time Herper, first year Breeder `07."
My 2008 Care Sheet & The BRB Stats. Username: brb@kingsnake.com

   

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