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i have 21 snakes and i need some advice. i keep them in a separate room and i'm trying to think of a good heating arrangement for them. would it be better to get an oscillating heater fan and let that warm the room up or should i get individual heat pads or dome lamps for all the cages? i appreciate any input/help. oh! all my snakes are Colubrids, so they don't have any special humidity requirements.

thanks!
greg

If it were ME, I'd get individual heating units to let the snakes choose the temp they want to be at. Like.. today I want to be at 75, but maybe 83 tomorrow.
However, others heat the entire room with no ill effects that I've heard, so I guess it's up to you.
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