heat tape....

[nrokin]

Originally Posted by Big Red TJ

Not to hyjack this thread, I would add as a snake breeder Heat tape requires a reostat and a thermostat. I have seen whole collections and homes burn do to malfunction. With regards to heating T's in colder climates it is fine to use heat tape, But if you used a cabinet to hold your T's a Radiant heat panel would be a much better choice do to the more dispersed heat. hope this helps. Matt

I agree with him , i have 2 snakes i do not use heaters with them at all , infact i have a porcelain vase for my blackmilksnake because she does not like the hot she will push herself out of her TAPED up enclosure just to prove her point. I saw you are in california you shouldnt have any problem keeping just the right ambient temperatures there until summer.

[nrokin]

Originally Posted by osmbr

Wow, this became heated. I didn't want to "STIR" things up here, sorr!! i didn't realize that not putting in ".&," would start something like this. Can we just talk about our T's and not go back and forth on puncuation?

thanks moose.

Just put them on ignore.

[JimM]

Originally Posted by moose35

....you obviously were able to convey what i was saying. and i did spell it right 1 out of 2 times.
moose

I was able to "convey" what YOU were saying? Neat!

Listen this isn't, and never was about "being a scientist" that's just stupid.

It's simply (and no worries osmbr, not about you at this point) about typing like a full grown adult (or 9th grader for that matter) so that you're taken seriously by other adults.

Welcome to the real world.

PS...the only reason I pointed out your spelling in this case was the irony factor...your remarks and all.
Anyone can make a typo.





osmbr, glad to have you around, and welcome!

[Moonkin77]

sounds like a lot of anal retentiveness to me

BTW the heat tape sounds like something I will check out since our house varies in the
60's and I would like to keep it warmer in the T room.

[JimM]

Originally Posted by Moonkin77

sounds like a lot of anal retentiveness to me

Upon further reflection, deleted unnecessarily wise arsed post.

[bobsleaf]

So what is the consensus on heat tape? Did we reach one, or just lay into the OP?

I only ask because I"m thinking about picking up about 20ft of it in the next day or two to run over my shelving in my room. The indoor temps here in the UK are currently down to 60-65F at night and it will only get colder from now on.

I'd rather they'd all be a bit more comfortable instead of enduring temps which are not ideal.

[osmbr]

Originally Posted by bobsleaf

So what is the consensus on heat tape? Did we reach one, or just lay into the OP?

I only ask because I"m thinking about picking up about 20ft of it in the next day or two to run over my shelving in my room. The indoor temps here in the UK are currently down to 60-65F at night and it will only get colder from now on.

I'd rather they'd all be a bit more comfortable instead of enduring temps which are not ideal.

hey,

What i got from all this was be careful wiring it, keep it 1-2" away from the enclosure, and not to put it on the bottom?? sorry thats all i really got from the other posts. hope that helps.

[maitre]

Originally Posted by osmbr

hey,

What i got from all this was be careful wiring it, keep it 1-2" away from the enclosure, and not to put it on the bottom?? sorry thats all i really got from the other posts. hope that helps.

Yup, this is correct! Be sure to use a thermostat or rheostat to control the temps.