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what is a good heat mat to heat BRB and . ive seen one at pet store that stick to the bottom of the tank and was wondering if those were good? or heat tape much would would need in lengths . or any other mats i know ill need a stat too. thanks

Really depends on the enclosure. Let us know what you're planning on using and we can then recommend an appropriate heater.

AND yes, a T-stat is recommended! (minimaly a rheostat could control the heater)
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
21.29 BRB
19.19 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

i was planning to use a 16qt serilite, and how many hole would be good for ventilation. thanks

Exactly my point, I was thinking cage, not container. One strip of three inch flexwatt placed under one end should suffice. IF the tub is not kept in a cold area of the house. I have a dedicated snake room and it stays warm enough in there that snakes could survive for quite some time with no additional heat at all. I'd say a dozen or so small (3/16" holes at the non heated end should be fine.

If you were to make a rack like this would help to retain heat:

The midd;le row is sterilite 1754 15 qt tubs
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
21.29 BRB
19.19 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats