heatlamp or heatmatt or both

[intoxicated88]

hey guys im looking into getting a spotted python and ive just recently built this snake enclosure and im not sure wether to put in a heatlamp or a heat matt or even both.

 

[JAS101]

id got a heat panel >>>>> Heating
mount it on the roof , put a branch under the panel ..

 

[intoxicated88]

i wanna stick to heatmatts and heatlamps the panels are way to expensive

 

[davobmx]

I like both, heat mat for 24hr heat but a basking spot is always a nice touch for lighting and drawing the animal out of its hide.

 

[intoxicated88]

i was looking at a zoo med double fixture dome for a day and night lamp and just a small heat matt might go with that

 

[dragonlover1]

i was looking at a zoo med double fixture dome for a day and night lamp and just a small heat matt might go with that

I used zoo med for years,way too expensive and don't last long.build your own day/night light board heaps cheaper than buying 1

 

[CaptainRatbag]

Use a heatpad and thermostat for heating and a basking light with timer for basking

Heatmats and cords are only 15-30w.... far cheaper to run than heatglobes/emitters

 

[thomasssss]

Use a heatpad and thermostat for heating and a basking light with timer for basking

Heatmats and cords are only 15-30w.... far cheaper to run than heatglobes/emitters

captain i was expecting to see your electric blanket theory :lol:

 

[CaptainRatbag]

captain i was expecting to see your electric blanket theory :lol:

Sorry to let you down :shock::lol:

 

[notechistiger]

I'd use a heat light or two (low wattage) to heat one side with a few branches going up there. Shouldn't really need more then that unless your house gets very, very cold.

 

[Lizzy90]

captain i was expecting to see your electric blanket theory :lol:

I do volunteering at the Armadale reptile centre and they actually use an electric blanket in the boa constrictors inclosure to give him extra warmth when it's cold. Quite cute to see him underneath it with his head popping out :lol:

 

[JAS101]

i was looking at a zoo med double fixture dome for a day and night lamp and just a small heat matt might go with that

wouldnt that turn out too expensive aswell ? by the time u got thermostats and brought all of the above ...

if u want to go cheap then get a reptapet heat matt [ they have the thermostat built in] buy a large tile and make a heat pad .

 

[intoxicated88]

ill stick with a small heat matt for the time being and then if its not happy ill stick in a heat lamp plus i live on the gold coast it gets hot up here

and what type of wattage do you reckon would suit it?

 

[reptalica]

I do volunteering at the Armadale reptile centre and they actually use an electric blanket in the boa constrictors inclosure to give him extra warmth when it's cold. Quite cute to see him underneath it with his head popping out :lol:

Hope he doesn't wet the bed.

 

[africancichlidau]

OMG, I thought that, Oh, never mind, whatever

 

[CaptainRatbag]

ill stick with a small heat matt for the time being and then if its not happy ill stick in a heat lamp plus i live on the gold coast it gets hot up here

and what type of wattage do you reckon would suit it?

Just a small 20w or medium 30w.... depends what size your enclosure is? The heatpad shouldnt cover more than 1/3rd of the floor of the enclosure at the warm end.

 

[damian83]

If your gonna use a tile you might as well use a heat cord under it

 

[Bluetongue1]

The cheapest and most effective heating is to use a heat cord under a ceramic or slate tile with a small fluorescent light for daytime vision. The snake will spend what ever amount of time it requires warming up on the tile and then wander off to do what snakes do. Most pythons seem to prefer absorbing heat from a warm surface rather than basking under a heat lamp. Where you are, a 15 W cord should be ample. Have a read of this recent thread: http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-reptile-discussion-42/new-heat-matt-set-185580/

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