Its more about the mass of the snake. A big boa for example needs more RHP than a kingsnake, even if the cage is 6ft for either snake.

Pro Products can answer questions like this. They sell some very good RHPs. I have RHPs from 3 different suppliers, and all three work great. RBI, Boaphile and Bean Farm (I believe all three use the same heating element and lense) sell some RHPs with nice molded plastic shrouds. Pro Products RHPs do not have the attractive housings but are excellent heaters as well and are offered in more sizes.

An RHP of size 11x17 would be the smallest size for a 6ft cage IMO if the snake has some mass to it. I think that is around 50-60 watts, but heats alot more area than a 60 watt bulb would just for comparison. If the snake is a big one, an RHP of size 11x22 would be better if the room is not heated.

The snake below needs one big-arse RHP.

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