Thanks, Mark.



That's what I'm expecting, too, but I just wanted to try it since I asked around a while back and was told that the cable heat works better then mats. In fact, someone told me they had a 4-foot AP cage with the heat cable that keeps the temps pretty good in a mid 60s room. I have to try this for myself, but I have an extra 6 x 12" heat panel all ready to be installed in that 24 x 24 x 12 cage after I experiment.



I, too, have tried different heating options over the years. I finally switched from inside the cage red heat bulbs to radiant heat panels about 10 years ago, and IMO nothing matches the panels' performance for heating tropical herp cages in normal temp rooms. I can be comfortable in my house with central air conditioning in the summer while my herps feel right at home with the heat panels.



But like you, I like to try out the new stuff once in a while; part of the fun of this hobby I guess.



Regards,



Bill

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