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Building my retics cage, and realized that it would be a really good idea to figure out how to heat the thing before I finished it up! (and I need to finish it up quickly)
So, I'm going to be ordering a radiant heat panel to heat it.

But, until I get the funds and actually have it shipped to me, what is the best solution to heat a large 8 foot long, 4 foot deep, and just about a foot and a half high cage???

There isn't any place for a basking light, only flourescent lighting so he won't be sitting in the dark all the time.

Any suggestions?
I'm going around and asking in a few other forums as well.
Any and all help appreciated.
Thanks!
Charlotte

Charlott, you could use human heat pads on low, too provide a warm spot. Otherwise heat tape with a thermostat will work well. I wouldnt advise either for long periods however I dont like the ideal of having them inside of the cage with the animals. In a jam they will work... Be careful to only cover either with paper as othersubstrait will act like insolation and the heat will be trapped, and can buildup... I am currious though how are ya gonna clean a 4 ft deep cage thats only 1.5 ft tall? my arms just arnt long enough -SD