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I decided to change things a little this year. Instead of an aquarium I'm using a 90qt sterilite container, and instead of bricks I'm using some white racks I picked up at Home Depot. I just used a sodering gun, and burnt a few holes in the top, and put a submersible tank heater on the botton. The little suction cups wouldn't hold the heater down so if you'll notice in the close up I had to use ceramic napkin rings. I got this design from a picture that Michelle sent me a long time ago. What do you guys think?
Ken

A couple more pics.

What Wattage heater are you using?

Adam
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6.6 THAYERI
1.2 SPLENDIDA
1.3 ALTERNA
0.0.1 HOLD BACK RUNT ALBINO CORN
0.1.1 PYXIE FROG
0.0.1 MEXICAN RED KNEE
1.0 CHILEAN ROSE HAIR

I believe it's a 75 watt. I'm still adjusting what temp to set the thermostat at.
Ken

IT looks very empty!!! i feel bad b/c i havent even set my incubator up yet and my poor corn is about to burst. oh well... i'll stay up all night tonight and get it working. i just need to find out where to put my snapping turtle...and i dont have to worry about my eggs drying out b/c today is my last day at work yet oh well. good luck ken!!!!
~kinion
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~Sober Serpents~
Corns, Creamsicles, A Black Rat, Thayeri, Cal Kings, A Jungle Corn(Just A Pet), A Bearded dragon, Leopard Geckos, a Snapping turtle, and a white cheeked mud turtle

Alright Kinion. You better get that thing set up baby. I see you are going to have more snake time now. That could be a blessing this time of year. Good luck on yours as well.
Ken

It looks good, the only thing I do differnt is I don't put holes in my top or anywhere on the main tote. The first year i used this method knats got in the holes so i just put a few holes in the egg chambers for air exchange.
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Michelle
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.

I wasn't going to, but then I figured I'd just put a few little ones in there. If I have a problem with humidity I'll stop them up.
Ken

Nice. Where do you live? I used a set up similar when I'd incubate indoors with my a.c. on and it kept my house below 78F. I now just use my snake room.
Your snake room is most likely at around 80F right?
Put 'em in a gladware and close the lid....open once a week for a bit. That's about all I do these days.
:Mark
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Thanks Mark. I live in Memphis, TN. You're right. My snake room averages about 80. I have thermometers from the floor to about 6 1/2 feet up. I put the ones on the lower shelves (78-79) that haven't eaten, and the ones that are full are put on the higher shelves (80-82), and just rotate them.
Ken