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Re: heating option


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Posted by serpentdude on March 26, 2003 at 15:12:40:

In Reply to: Re: heat tape posted by Crizot on March 26, 2003 at 11:45:58:

Another heating option is to use "human" type heating pads, like you can get at the drug store. They usually have a 3 setting control built in and for most snakes the middle setting is adequate. At 10 or 12 inches wide and 14 or 15 inches long they're ideal in size for most enclosures. Nevertheless you still have to monitor temps. with a thermometer AND you need to make sure you have air circulation under the tank to avoid heat build up.

Steve

::Any idea what had happened? I use the 3" wide one and so far knock on wood no problems. At what Temp did you have the thermostat set to???
::
: I set my temp at the low end 74-76 .I still have 3 tapes on my other snakes but I think will look for another heaters any ideas





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