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heating for plastic shoeboxes

geckogurl_04 Jun 17, 2003 08:12 PM

I'm trying a small racksytem for the first time. Well actually is a few of those tupperware pullout draws. Anyways, I was wondering what the best and most convenient way of heating them would be. does anyone have a recomendation? Also where would i be able to get it?

Replies (3)

marty_gecko Jun 17, 2003 09:11 PM

Just to share my experience with the plastic drawers.
I personally did not like them. I had heat tape on the bottom of them and it was almost impossible to shut them. I think I used mine for 3 weeks until I went ahead and bought a shelf kit at a home improvement store. It has worked out great and I can get to my animals a lot quicker and easier. Seems to be less of a chore.
If you must work with the drawers, you can get heat tape and a thermostat at beanfarm.com. They seem to have pretty good prices and have everything that you need.
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geckogurl_04 Jun 17, 2003 09:30 PM

Thanks for the info. I think I might rethink this situation anyways. I don't know if I like the ideas of drawers but someone suggested it to me.

reflex21089 Jun 18, 2003 09:36 AM

they work alright but if you set them up wrong you could end up not being able to open the drawer. I use them right now and theyve worked ok for me i know itll be much easier when i build a rack system.....but in the meantime the little bin system is what i am using to let my famale grow in before i introduce her to the male....and it is also what i will be houseing my 3 baby stripes in when i get them......to heat it i use 4in. heat tape on a rehostat from the beanfarm......
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-Bryan

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