Right now my snakes are in glass tanks, but I want to enlarge their quarters with Sterilite tubs. What is a good way to heat these plastic tubs?
Methods or product ideas would be most appreciated.
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How to heat Sterilite tubs
pyromaniac
Jul 03, 2008 09:35 AM
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FunkyRes
Jul 03, 2008 10:21 AM
If you are using a rack system - flexwatt heat tape controlled by a Helix or Herpstat works well. Put the thermostat probe on the tape itself. You can also use an incadescent dimmer and closely monitor the temp of the tape.
I use 1 run of 3" tape for 4qt and 12qt tubs, 2 runs of 3" tape (with an inch between them) for 32qt tubs.
You can also use heat pads if you only have one tub - but be sure to use a thermostat or dimmer, as they can get too hot as well.
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