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I've got a 2' Vision stacked on top of a 6' Vision which uses a 250W ceramic heat lamp. I've got the ceramic lamp on a Herpstat ND controlling the temps for the 6' Vision.

I used the heat from the 6' Vision to heat the 2' Vision on top for one of my Fuscus, and I either need to move the 2' and do something else for the heat, or put something inside to help dissipate the heat, because it's too concentrated/much.

The 2' Vision I have the fuscus in doesn't have the overhead heat dome, so the only real option for heat is belly. However, my experience is that the UTH don't provide enough heat to heat the Visions, but the current setup does it great, with the exception of the 'hot spots'- they're WAY too hot.

I was thinking of throwing a piece of tile in there, but wasn't sure what kind to get the job done. (i.e. ceramic, sautillo, etc.)

Any suggestions/recommendations welcome and very much appreciated!

Thanks,
//Todd

tile will act as a heat sink and make your problem worse.

Be creative and I'm sure you could find a way to rig up a light on the small vision. Just don't let your snake get burned. Otherwise the correct UTH will work fine as well.

Todd,
I would try raising the 2' cage up a little, maybe some 1/4 inch slats of wood to start with?? Maybe thicker if it is still too hot on the floor of the other cage. It will allow some airflow, and help keep the temps down a bit in the 2' gage. I have had to do this with visions as well some times. Good luck!!!!! Keep us posted.

Jasin- now you're talking!

That's a great idea!

Will go prop it up a big and see how it goes- will let you know!

Thanks,
//Todd

Jasin,
I was able to drop the temps by 20 degrees F with 1"- going to get a 2x4 to raise it 1 more inch which should do the trick!

How about bumping up the humidity inside the visions? I'm thinking about closing up one of the vents...

Thanks,
//Todd

Any visions I do not have in my main snake room, I cover the vents with Suran wrap or towels. It keeps the temps better, and the humidity higher.