Enclosure Update

[Chris89]

Hi,

A couple of months ago I bought one of those reptile radiator / heat panel things from the Herp Shop, I had actually forgotten about it until a couple of weeks ago - I only had some spare time to start installing it last week.

Because my female Stimson Python's enclosure was getting a little worn out, mainly the sealant had started to lift up etc, so I decided to remove all the sealant and then take apart the whole enclosure to be able to install the reptile radiator without cutting wires or anything like that.

After seeing a few people deciding to install shelves under the heat source for their reptiles, I decided that I'd give it a go and see how it turned out. I basically cut a 30cm x 30xm melamine sheet and have attached that has a shelf about 20cm (roughly) under the heat source.


Here are a couple of pictures with the reptile radiator installed:

P.S - The shelf is level, I just had the camera on a angle.

I need to finish installing the thermostat and thermometer, In the picture the thermometer probes are just sitting on the shelf until I have a rough idea to where I want to place it, I shall be figuring that out shortly.

Has anyone else bought / installed the Herp Shop reptile radiators? If so, do you have any feed back for them or pictures of your installment?

As per usual, comments are always welcome.

Cheers,

Chris

 

[shadowsabre]

yeh i have one in my beardie enclosure it's awsome did u remember to let it run for 24 to 48 hours before you put the snake in.
it does smell a bit at first but they say it's not toxic i just didn't want to take a chance
i have mine running on a pulse thermostat and it is perfect.

 

[Chris89]

yeh i have one in my beardie enclosure it's awsome did u remember to let it run for 24 to 48 hours before you but the snake in.
it does smell a bit at first but they say it's not toxic i just didn't want to take a chance
i have mine running on a pulse thermostat and it is perfect.

Hey, Yeah I let it run for 48 hours first - It helped to set the sealant too, the enclosure doesn't smell at all now =)

 

[BenReyn]

Yeah, I wa slooking at buying one of those, it looks like a really good idea from the HerpShop.
Your stimmo will appreciate your efforts on rebuilding it's enclosure

 

[Chris89]

I like the fact that it can be tucked away, so you can't see the heat source unless you look up

 

[Viridae]

How much are they? Easy to install? how long do they last? Can they be used with a switchng thermostat?

 

[shadowsabre]

How much are they? Easy to install? how long do they last? Can they be used with a switchng thermostat?

how much they are $140 from the herp shop.

easy to install for a lizard u don't need a cover at all just use the 4 screws included and ur done.
for a snake u should use the cover and that costs....$35 each i think u just screw them in as well.

switching thermostat?? it's recommended that u use a pulse or a dimming thermostat.but u can use a switching thermostat.

 

[Chris89]

How much are they? Easy to install? how long do they last? Can they be used with a switchng thermostat?

They are easy to install, but would probably be easier if you were building an enclosure and added the heat source, in my case - I took apart the enclosure and screwed in the reptile radiator and then the cage cover, because I had to reseal the enclosure as the sealant was wearing out and starting to become loose.

The installation probably took all of 5 minutes for both the reptile radiator and cage cover.

 

[Chris89]

After some minor set backs with the smell of the sealant still being there. The enclosure is finally finished with the snake inside, she seems to like it:

(Wow, glare on the glass much?)