I need two more heating pads. I'm currently using two zoo med pads, and they are ok, but looking in to cheaper options. Would something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Health-Home-Moist-Heating/dp/B000FGDDI0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1242533948&sr=8-1

Be a good idea? Any other good options in the 20-30 buck range? I also need another thermostat (just using the ghetto zoo med one) and I need one that I can trust for incubation. Looking to go with the "BAH-1000SC Thermostat Utilizing Electronic IC Smart Chip Technology" from Big Apple supplies. I can't afford any of the 100 ones at the moment.

Guess another question while I am on the heating discussion: I live near St. Pete, Florida, and the temps here are a pretty steady 88-92 every day during the summer. Would it be ok to keep balls outside with these temps? If not there's no problem keeping them in doors once I get my heating pad situation fixed.


And now about my problem feeder. I got her when she was 1200g and she is down to 1150g now. She is kept in the same conditions as all my others and she has shown no interest in food for the past month. She is very active and always exploring. I've tried frozen/thawed rats and just broke down a few days ago and offered a live rat and she was totally uninterested in it. She is being kept in a rubbermaid with paper substrate. I've heard that switching to mulch may help. Should I try that, then move on to different prey items like a gerbil or a hamster? I'm at my wits end, I really want to get her eating again so she is good and healthy going in to breeding season.

Thanks

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• Heating pad question / problem feeder q - euphuistical, Sat May 16 23:39:21 2009
• RE: Heating pad question / problem feeder q - pythonaddict, Sat May 16 23:54:57 2009
• RE: Heating pad question / problem feeder q - euphuistical, Sun May 17 00:40:14 2009