I am ordering a cage from Animal Plastics. The measurements are 36H x 24D x 36L. My question is I plan on using a heat panel would this be sufficient enough or do you think I would also need the belly heat also. This is for my adult JCP.
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Belly heat, heat panel or both?
snakesnmore
Feb 10, 2007 07:45 PM
Replies (3)
terrapene
Feb 10, 2007 07:50 PM
I think as long as your heat panel (radiant?) is big enough so that hot spot is 90 - 95 degrees F and cool spot on cage is no lower than 70 - 75 degrees, it will be enough. You can always add belly heat later if you need it.
chrindels
Feb 10, 2007 08:22 PM
We house alot of snakes in AP cages, and one thing is for sure they heat up well and hold heat very well. I would do one or the other but believe me both is not necessary.
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Chris
www.headhunterreptiles.com
jeff favelle
Feb 11, 2007 03:21 AM
Really, the ONLY way to be 100% sure is to set the cage up before putting anything inside. Make sure the temps are calibrated within the acceptable range (80F cool end, 90-92F warm end), and then you'll have your answer.
And then you can tell us! 
