☆DISCLAIMER FOR ALL THE BITTER HEAT PAD/TAPE LOYALISTS!☆ ⬇️⬇️⬇️ I could have put the heat pad/ tape underneath the reptile enclosure, BUT wood is an excellent insulator. In the past I have placed a heat pad underneath a wood reptile enclosure and it does NOT penetrate the heat through. This video was to show how heat pads and tape are NOT appropriate for a reptile enclosure made out of WOOD. The truth is critics will ALWAYS have something to say. If I put the heat pad/ tape UNDERNEATH, people would rudly point it out. If I put the heat pad/ tape INSIDE people would rudely point it out as well. I could do 1000 things right and 1 thing wrong and the critics would attack me on that single thing instead of actually being GRATEFULL that I took hours, time and thought to put a video like this together. Have perspective people! Thank you, Talking Serpents
I've been waiting forever for this video! I just recently purchased a radiant heat panel for my ball python and from your review I see no cons. Yes, it's more expensive but it lasts 20x's more than a heat bulb so in the end you arent really spending any more money. Also, buying an extra bulb for lighting is a must in my opinion to help mimic the sun. So a strong LED is great and they typically last a very long time as well. The heat pad from what I have read should be able to have air flow thats why they are supposed to be used under a glass tank and the tank is supposed to be raised slightly with the plastic pieces they supply. Caulking it or putting it under glass would potentially cause a fire. Another idea for your customers could be to purchase two tiles and sandwich the heat pad in between them with thicker rubber bumpers (the things you use so cabinets dont slam) 😂. Allowing airflow even with substrate and making a nice warm area. Thank you for your time putting together this very informational video. 🤗
i have used heat pads in the past but never on anything other than a glass enclosure. they do a good job as a secondary heat source for reptiles living in glass tanks but i dont think id ever use them on any other type of enclosure.
I use a radiant heat panel for keeping the ambient temp of my 4x2x2 enclosure around 85F and an under tank heater for 88F belly heat for a ball python. I think a proper combination of any of these, depending on the reptile, and with use of a proper thermostat, is the best idea. That being said, I think a radiant heat panel is a must for any large enclosure that needs a basking spot.
@@Zamara00 Hi there. Actually you can use them inside if it a dry cage and the cage material is thick or not very heat conducting such that being placed underneath cannot work. I tried a K&H small animal heat mat - it is enclosed in polyethylene plastic and worked great inside an enclosure where having a heat mat underneath is just not possible. But then I switched to a radiant heat panel in that cage and have not looked back. RHPs work great in enclosed cages that have some insulating qualities and where the distance between the panel lens and the animal is not too large. Not sure how well an RHP would work out in a glass enclosure in a cold room.
I would say use more than one method in each enclosure if possible. In smaller enclosures it would be difficult, but as a snake keeper for the last 16 years I'm still working towards better ways of husbandry methods. Keep up the good work.
Problem with the bulbs is when the light goes out (for night time) it gets to cold in my tank. Have to now have another source of heat for night and the pads just don't cut it. The heating panel I think is the best for a larger set up
Radiant heat panels are more expensive but in my opinion the way to go. I’ve noticed that my ball pythons are way more active. Also they last forever so you only have to buy it once so long as you follow the instructions. If you’re worried about lightning I go with LED strip lights.
It was a great rest that no one else covered. I'm just disappointed that you never properly installed the heat pad/tap as that is not how it would go if there was a reptile in the tank. By doing that it took away that validity of the end result of how effective heat tape/pads are in wooden enclosures. Other then that great video and I'm glad you actually conducted the test instead of just talking about it.
Thank you! I saw that no one had put a solid video together comparing all of these heating elements. I didn't bother to properly secure the heat pad and heat tape, because it would be unnecessary. The fact is they get too hot and aren't safe enough to use on the inside of a reptile enclosure.
I've taken surface temps of my Under Tank Heat pads after they've been plugged directly into a outlet for 2 hours. Five different heat pads registered 114-119 F degrees. When I put them under 1/2" PVC, that temp is reduced ten degrees - so the inside surface of the cage floor is 94-99 F degrees. I then use a thermostat to knock that down a few degrees and keep it at 88-92 F degrees. It's reassuring to me that, even if my thermostat fails, the temp isn't going to spike THAT much. I live in a cold climate and it's helpful in my largest cages to have both a top and undertank heat source so the animal can remain warm/hidden or warm/exposed at all times, even if the ambient temp outside the enclosure is 60 F degrees. I find they choose warm/hidden primarily when they're shedding or digesting a meal and would otherwise prefer to be basking.
The wooden enclosure I build with the 1/2 inch ply wood I happened to have on hand at the house finished with the dimensions of L 40" x W 28" x H 36" I had planned on using a heat mat under neath with a ceramic heat amateur sitting on top on the screen cover I build into the top and also a light source of some kind that's on the dimmer side . Can you give me your honest input on what would be my best route of options and way to to one the methods I listed above and of course I have 2 thermastats already purchased and on hand...and the enclosure was build to house a ball python... Side note I absolutely love your channel and videos you put out great job..I look forward to hopefully hearing back from you and your input on my best methods to use in the enclosure..
Yes, you can definitely use a ceramic heat emitter with our heat bulb kits. Since making this video we have improved a few things to make them even better. We also have an extended Heat Bulb Kit as well. Here is a alink to our website talkingserpents.com
Hi im new. We have similar enclosure with two heat bulb cage kits, but the top of the cage is getting hot to the touch is it from not having a thermostat?
Yes heat tape and heap pads go underneath reptile enclosures made out of THIN PVC or GLASS tanks. Since reptile enclosures made out of wood are such a good insulators the heat wouldn't make it through the thickness of wood, making the test even more irrelevant. 😉😁 I see what you're saying, but good try though. 😉
@@talkingserpents still would of don’t the testing the correct way guess that’s just me and would of still got your message a crossed and could of explained the reason y to inform people that may have pvc enclosures but I understand u are promoting your product and the best way to heat the enclosures u make 😉 I have wood ,pvc and glass enclosures and yes I heat them all different depending on size and what they are made out of but to run a test accurately u use the products as intended... just saying 😁
@@alanalberti432 Yes this video is more geared toward wood reptile enclosures. I needed to make sure I cleared up the constant questions I get from my customers. They always ask ..."Can I use a heat pad or tape" so this was my answer to the masses. That's why I didn't exclude heat pads and tape from this video. 😎 Imagine if I put the heat pad and tape underneath the 3/4" thick wood. People would definitely think I'm out of my mind haha! 😁
I am curious why even high-end thermostats are simple on/off controllers, instead of PID. Do you have any good reason why to use a cyclic controller as opposed to a PID controller, which will essentially keep the most even amount of heat?
Exactly, so you would still either have to run another power source, or constantly have to take the wire mesh apart to change light bulbs. Thats something you didn’t address in the video. Good video, but in my opinion it was a bit bias.
Idk if you’ll see this but I’m new to all this could the heat bulb kit be installed on a pvc enclosure bought from someone? Like is it pretty easy to make holes for it sorry probably a dumb question 😭
My good friend builds pvc reptile enclosures and he uses the same style of heat bulb kits with his reptile enclosure, so yes they can be used on pvc. Here is a link to the new / improved heat bulb kits I have on my website. talkingserpents.com/product/heat-bulb-kit/
@@Emma-wi8ri After talking to my friend who builds pvc reptile enclosures I found out that he uses different bulb fixtures. This particular bulb fixture is a couple inches away from the pvc surface. My apologies for the misinformation. I certainly don't want to steer you in the wrong way. Looks like I need to make a separate heat bulb kit for pvc reptile enclosures to go on my website. 😎👍
I do not show how I make our bulb guards, but I do have 2 different versions on my website talkingserpents.com We acutely just finished a large batch of them, so they're in stock.
Hi! 👋 I'm happy to say what you ready was incorrect. We offer 2 styles of heat bulb kits on our website. • standard heat bulb kit - for wood reptile enclosures • extended Heat Bulb Kit - for pvc and wood reptile enclosures. Here is the link for your convenience talkingserpents.com/product-category/heat-bulb-kit/heat-bulb-kits/ Also their are other pvc reptile enclosures manufacturers that don't even use an extension for the heat bulb fixture. We provide an extension for extra assurance.
CHE's get so hot, even at the socket. Today there are better alternatives that do more heating at less wattage compared to a CHE. The options are radiant heat panel and deep heat projector. Both are safe to the touch inside a cage. Especially since many reptile enclosures are plastic, CHEs are no longer a good match.
red bulb or my suggestion is all around forget the different bulbs and get a 60 watt heat emitter bulb it gives off no light and will keep your little friend toasty
I would love to build and ship a 8'wide x 4' deep x 4' high reptile enclosure kit. I have already figured out how to make it happen..you can send me an email for more information at talkingserpents@gmail.com
Depending on the reptile I will use 2 separate heat bulbs fixtures, one day, one night time. Running a heat bulb 24hrs a day will shorten the life of the bulb by A LOT.
@@talkingserpents thanks for answering me is it a ceramic bulb at night I'm planning on getting a enclosure from your site I just want to know how it is set up inside
Is it possible to attach like a zoo med heat pad under the tank? I absolutely love the idea of these enclosures and would love to upgrade to one of these for my leopard gecko! I would love to know if an UTH can be used on the outside as I would hate to burn my gecko! also which radiant heat panel brand would you recommend? are they good for mainly belly heat?
I use a zoo med heat pad under my ball python tank with a thermostat and works very well. I also use pro Products RHP and works wonderfully like natural sunlight. Hope it helps www.reddit.com/r/reptiles/comments/1xuiht/can_you_put_a_under_tank_heater_directly_under/?
Yes - they're called Under Tank Heaters because they're not EVER meant to be inside the tank. I loved this video, but the UTHs probably should have been installed under the tank and the moss bowls set on the resulting warm surface area in the tank to see whether that increased the humidity. This is what works in my enclosures.
@@michaeljones-pp3zm Yes, but of course the heat slowly dissipates inside the reptile enclosure. Some of my personal reptile enclosure only use a day bulb because the reptile can benefit off of the nighttime temperature decrease. Depends on the reptile though. Also depends on the temperature of the room that the reptiles are in as well.
Mate sorry but no- absolutely no - for a start vents are meant to be placed on either the back wall high and low either side or on the sides of the viv with the high vents on the hot side with the lower on the cool- this is essential! It creates the correct air flow and thermal gradient you need, you really need to borrow or use a thermal camera to see how the air circulates inside a viv as you clearly aren’t really aware - I’ve also tested many enclosures of different sizes with a misting machine to have a clear visual clue as to how the air flow is moving - one midway on the back is practically useless and it would be a terrible idea in a bioactive viv setup and you’d get mould and all sorts as a result of poor flow- there’s a couple of vids on the research behind what I’ve said available- I’ve been a reptile/snake especially keeper 35 years and have built many vivs in the uk of varying sizes from the smallest 2fts to 8-15ft ones and correct ventilation placement and size is really important- people have misconceptions on vent placement and size from watching vids like this and with elements in them that go unchallenged and that’s not right - I like your vids but please present correct info and educate people - I say this from years of trial and error and as I said before get a loan of or buy whatever a thermal camera and see how bad your airflow is and your thermal gradient
I had my heat tape in my terrarium, it almost got on fire because the animal pooped and pied on the place where the electric is fixed on the heat tape. Will never do it again in the terrarium and I will never advise it. So be careful!!!!!!
They are safe to fit flat against the glass on the outside with electrical tape? I'm needing something safe for an indoor cabinet used as a humid greenhouse. Need heat and not safe to put a mat inside, so I can only think to tape heat tape to the outside side of the cabinet.
Heat tape works perfect under enclosure with probe placed on top of the hot spot and works perfectly from top to bottom heat with ambient being perfect as well and humidity is above 50 as well I have 80-82 for ambient and hot end at 90- 92 never put heat tape or pads in the enclosure that’s not a good idea you will burn your reptile
I have tested and placed heat tape on full power for quite tomorrow time. Heat tape was underneath a wood reptile enclosure and even a pvc reptile enclosure. Almost NO heat comes though the 1/2" thick material , so my data shows it definitely does NOT work. It might as well be "bluetooth" heating 🤣 In other words it is a very ineffective way of heating a reptile enclosure. A radiant heat pannle or heat bulb are proper.
Maybe you don’t know how to if it’s too thick than it might not work well but in my pvc enclosures it’s been working for me and I use led for lighting with the probe on the inside of the warmer end and I have Retics and Ball pythons I been working with for over 20 years not one had any issues with shedding eating or respiratory issues all healthy as can be the heat lamps are more of a fire hazard and suck the humidity out my humidity is point on I use Animal Plastics and Reptile Habitats as of right now the wood enclosures may have issues pvc is best in my opinion not everyone has the same opinion I use heat panels as well but I used heat lamps years ago and there not for me at all and the reptiles don’t seem to like them all my snakes do not nose rub and are always comfortable and look beautiful try a video with one of those enclosures and you might be surprised I’m not a hater it’s just my experience if the heat source is to small it will not heat properly as well
@@conradguerrero6293 Thank you for the reply! I appreciate your input and personal experience. How large of heat tape are you using per the size of the reptile enclosure?
@@talkingserpents for a 6ft enclosure I use a 12x24 heat tape and tape it under the enclosure and the thermostat probe is inside the enclosure on top of the area of the heat tape I set my thermostat to 92 and it is at an average of 90 degrees on the spot and the area and ambient temperature is about 78 to 82 degrees and it works for me I use heat panels for the taller enclosures but the 6ft enclosure is 12 inches high the highest would be about 4ft but if the temperature in the room is really low it might not work as well I give you that but my room temperature is an average of 75 degrees I like the pvc enclosures you have tho they look good
Yeah, those little humidity gauges, you’d get a better reading by simply licking the air in the enclosure. Those gauges are usually found at big pet stores and are absolute rubbish, never buy them… EVER!
Sorry but this is a poorly executed experiment. Top enclosure will have been affected by the bottom enclosure. And heat tape and pads are not meant to be inside the enclosure.
☆DISCLAIMER FOR ALL THE BITTER HEAT PAD/TAPE LOYALISTS!☆ ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I could have put the heat pad/ tape underneath the reptile enclosure, BUT wood is an excellent insulator. In the past I have placed a heat pad underneath a wood reptile enclosure and it does NOT penetrate the heat through. This video was to show how heat pads and tape are NOT appropriate for a reptile enclosure made out of WOOD.
The truth is critics will ALWAYS have something to say. If I put the heat pad/ tape UNDERNEATH, people would rudly point it out. If I put the heat pad/ tape INSIDE people would rudely point it out as well.
I could do 1000 things right and 1 thing wrong and the critics would attack me on that single thing instead of actually being GRATEFULL that I took hours, time and thought to put a video like this together.
Have perspective people!
Thank you,
Talking Serpents
Can I use a heat pad directly on wood @talkingserpents
I've been waiting forever for this video! I just recently purchased a radiant heat panel for my ball python and from your review I see no cons. Yes, it's more expensive but it lasts 20x's more than a heat bulb so in the end you arent really spending any more money. Also, buying an extra bulb for lighting is a must in my opinion to help mimic the sun. So a strong LED is great and they typically last a very long time as well.
The heat pad from what I have read should be able to have air flow thats why they are supposed to be used under a glass tank and the tank is supposed to be raised slightly with the plastic pieces they supply. Caulking it or putting it under glass would potentially cause a fire. Another idea for your customers could be to purchase two tiles and sandwich the heat pad in between them with thicker rubber bumpers (the things you use so cabinets dont slam) 😂. Allowing airflow even with substrate and making a nice warm area.
Thank you for your time putting together this very informational video. 🤗
I'm glad you enjoyed the video it was definitely time consuming to put together, but very worth it! 😁
i have used heat pads in the past but never on anything other than a glass enclosure. they do a good job as a secondary heat source for reptiles living in glass tanks but i dont think id ever use them on any other type of enclosure.
I use a radiant heat panel for keeping the ambient temp of my 4x2x2 enclosure around 85F and an under tank heater for 88F belly heat for a ball python. I think a proper combination of any of these, depending on the reptile, and with use of a proper thermostat, is the best idea.
That being said, I think a radiant heat panel is a must for any large enclosure that needs a basking spot.
You have a melamine enclosure? Do you keep the UTH inside under substrate?
@@jajatus2002 PVC, and i stopped using a UTH after researching and realizing they do not provide heat like a real world setting would.
@@jajatus2002 You NEVER put a UTH inside an enclosure. It goes on the outside, underneath.
@@Zamara00 Hi there. Actually you can use them inside if it a dry cage and the cage material is thick or not very heat conducting such that being placed underneath cannot work. I tried a K&H small animal heat mat - it is enclosed in polyethylene plastic and worked great inside an enclosure where having a heat mat underneath is just not possible. But then I switched to a radiant heat panel in that cage and have not looked back. RHPs work great in enclosed cages that have some insulating qualities and where the distance between the panel lens and the animal is not too large. Not sure how well an RHP would work out in a glass enclosure in a cold room.
I would say use more than one method in each enclosure if possible. In smaller enclosures it would be difficult, but as a snake keeper for the last 16 years I'm still working towards better ways of husbandry methods. Keep up the good work.
I didn't know you could run the heat bulb kit off the herp stat. Thats awesome!
Problem with the bulbs is when the light goes out (for night time) it gets to cold in my tank. Have to now have another source of heat for night and the pads just don't cut it. The heating panel I think is the best for a larger set up
I have the same problem…
@@AnonymousynonThats why they make heat bulbs for day and night bud, a duh .
Radiant heat panels are more expensive but in my opinion the way to go. I’ve noticed that my ball pythons are way more active. Also they last forever so you only have to buy it once so long as you follow the instructions. If you’re worried about lightning I go with LED strip lights.
Hello, what do you think, could I use a 40W heat panel in a terrarium with dimensions of 28"(height) X 24"(depth) X 24"(length)?
How many watts is each of the heat elements, to compare efficiency?
It was a great rest that no one else covered. I'm just disappointed that you never properly installed the heat pad/tap as that is not how it would go if there was a reptile in the tank. By doing that it took away that validity of the end result of how effective heat tape/pads are in wooden enclosures. Other then that great video and I'm glad you actually conducted the test instead of just talking about it.
Thank you! I saw that no one had put a solid video together comparing all of these heating elements.
I didn't bother to properly secure the heat pad and heat tape, because it would be unnecessary. The fact is they get too hot and aren't safe enough to use on the inside of a reptile enclosure.
I've taken surface temps of my Under Tank Heat pads after they've been plugged directly into a outlet for 2 hours. Five different heat pads registered 114-119 F degrees. When I put them under 1/2" PVC, that temp is reduced ten degrees - so the inside surface of the cage floor is 94-99 F degrees. I then use a thermostat to knock that down a few degrees and keep it at 88-92 F degrees. It's reassuring to me that, even if my thermostat fails, the temp isn't going to spike THAT much. I live in a cold climate and it's helpful in my largest cages to have both a top and undertank heat source so the animal can remain warm/hidden or warm/exposed at all times, even if the ambient temp outside the enclosure is 60 F degrees. I find they choose warm/hidden primarily when they're shedding or digesting a meal and would otherwise prefer to be basking.
where did you get the heat panel from
Thank u for this.
My pleasure!
What's the site to order the bulb you use? The kit you were talking about in this video?!?!?!
Talkingserpents.com
Can I use this heat kit for my bearded dragons. I’m setting up a 4 tier enclosure, in trying to see what’s best
The wooden enclosure I build with the 1/2 inch ply wood I happened to have on hand at the house finished with the dimensions of L 40" x W 28" x H 36" I had planned on using a heat mat under neath with a ceramic heat amateur sitting on top on the screen cover I build into the top and also a light source of some kind that's on the dimmer side . Can you give me your honest input on what would be my best route of options and way to to one the methods I listed above and of course I have 2 thermastats already purchased and on hand...and the enclosure was build to house a ball python...
Side note I absolutely love your channel and videos you put out great job..I look forward to hopefully hearing back from you and your input on my best methods to use in the enclosure..
Did you build yourself? What precautions if any did you take to make sure wood doesn’t catch fire
Hi can u use a ceramic heat emitter with that same lighting kit?
Yes, you can definitely use a ceramic heat emitter with our heat bulb kits. Since making this video we have improved a few things to make them even better. We also have an extended Heat Bulb Kit as well.
Here is a alink to our website talkingserpents.com
Hi im new. We have similar enclosure with two heat bulb cage kits, but the top of the cage is getting hot to the touch is it from not having a thermostat?
All of the top of my reptile enclosures are warm to the touch where my heating elements are below it.
If you use the polyurethane do you need to also use silicone to seal up the corners? I don’t see much on that
Doesn’t the heat tap and heat pad go under the pvc enclosure? Good video but really doesn’t depict the difference when h don’t do it correctly
Yes heat tape and heap pads go underneath reptile enclosures made out of THIN PVC or GLASS tanks.
Since reptile enclosures made out of wood are such a good insulators the heat wouldn't make it through the thickness of wood, making the test even more irrelevant. 😉😁 I see what you're saying, but good try though. 😉
@@talkingserpents still would of don’t the testing the correct way guess that’s just me and would of still got your message a crossed and could of explained the reason y to inform people that may have pvc enclosures but I understand u are promoting your product and the best way to heat the enclosures u make 😉 I have wood ,pvc and glass enclosures and yes I heat them all different depending on size and what they are made out of but to run a test accurately u use the products as intended... just saying 😁
@@alanalberti432 Yes this video is more geared toward wood reptile enclosures. I needed to make sure I cleared up the constant questions I get from my customers. They always ask ..."Can I use a heat pad or tape" so this was my answer to the masses. That's why I didn't exclude heat pads and tape from this video. 😎
Imagine if I put the heat pad and tape underneath the 3/4" thick wood. People would definitely think I'm out of my mind haha! 😁
@@talkingserpents still think your enclosures are amazing looking great
@@alanalberti432 Thank you very much.
I am curious why even high-end thermostats are simple on/off controllers, instead of PID. Do you have any good reason why to use a cyclic controller as opposed to a PID controller, which will essentially keep the most even amount of heat?
Herpstat has dimming as well as on off.
If your Heat bulb is on a day/night timer, how is the tank getting heat if the bulb is off for half the day?
You would need 2 heat bulb kits. One heat bulb kit for day heat and light. Another heat bulb kit for the night heat.
Exactly, so you would still either have to run another power source, or constantly have to take the wire mesh apart to change light bulbs. Thats something you didn’t address in the video. Good video, but in my opinion it was a bit bias.
Hi,from what material its made from?
Idk if you’ll see this but I’m new to all this could the heat bulb kit be installed on a pvc enclosure bought from someone? Like is it pretty easy to make holes for it sorry probably a dumb question 😭
My good friend builds pvc reptile enclosures and he uses the same style of heat bulb kits with his reptile enclosure, so yes they can be used on pvc. Here is a link to the new / improved heat bulb kits I have on my website.
talkingserpents.com/product/heat-bulb-kit/
@@talkingserpents ok thank you!
@@Emma-wi8ri My pleasure.
@@Emma-wi8ri After talking to my friend who builds pvc reptile enclosures I found out that he uses different bulb fixtures. This particular bulb fixture is a couple inches away from the pvc surface. My apologies for the misinformation. I certainly don't want to steer you in the wrong way.
Looks like I need to make a separate heat bulb kit for pvc reptile enclosures to go on my website. 😎👍
@@talkingserpents ok thanksss!
How did you make the scald guard?
I do not show how I make our bulb guards, but I do have 2 different versions on my website talkingserpents.com We acutely just finished a large batch of them, so they're in stock.
I just read that you can’t use the heat bulb with pvc ? Was planning on building one and using ur bulb. Will it melt ?
Hi! 👋
I'm happy to say what you ready was incorrect. We offer 2 styles of heat bulb kits on our website.
• standard heat bulb kit - for wood reptile enclosures
• extended Heat Bulb Kit - for pvc and wood reptile enclosures.
Here is the link for your convenience
talkingserpents.com/product-category/heat-bulb-kit/heat-bulb-kits/
Also their are other pvc reptile enclosures manufacturers that don't even use an extension for the heat bulb fixture. We provide an extension for extra assurance.
What do you use at night time to keep the heat up when the bulb is off?
I use a night time heat bulb from Zoo Med
Where did you get the heat panel from?
How do you keep the tank warm at night with the heat bulb? Wouldn't you turn the light off at night?
I have a 2 heat bulb kits in each reptile enclosure for reptiles that need night heat as well. Their are specific night bulbs.
You don’t ship PVC tanks to Canada?
whats your take on fire hazard? I like your bulb kit but how hot would something like a 150w CHE get the wood?
CHE's get so hot, even at the socket. Today there are better alternatives that do more heating at less wattage compared to a CHE. The options are radiant heat panel and deep heat projector. Both are safe to the touch inside a cage. Especially since many reptile enclosures are plastic, CHEs are no longer a good match.
How do you keep the ambient temperature up at night if you turn off the bulb?
red bulb or my suggestion is all around forget the different bulbs and get a 60 watt heat emitter bulb it gives off no light and will keep your little friend toasty
hey do u have any 8x4x4 options i didn’t see any how exactly could i contact u
I would love to build and ship a 8'wide x 4' deep x 4' high reptile enclosure kit. I have already figured out how to make it happen..you can send me an email for more information at talkingserpents@gmail.com
@@talkingserpents how can i talk to you where can we have a conversation
@@stevenblattermann7272 email
@@talkingserpents what’s the email bro
@@stevenblattermann7272 I showed the email on my previous comment.
If using a heat lamp, how does the ground stay warm at night when the light is off? Or is it on 24h? What about Day/Night Cycle?
Depending on the reptile I will use 2 separate heat bulbs fixtures, one day, one night time.
Running a heat bulb 24hrs a day will shorten the life of the bulb by A LOT.
What size is the enclosure
I found out out wifi router has a strong heat wave if I put my hand in the back 😂
What size enclosures are those?
The reptile enclosure size i used in this video are 4'x2'x18"
I need to know how you are eating your enclosure when the bulb is off at night
I use 2 heat bulb kits, one for day heat/ lighting, the other for night heat
@@talkingserpents thanks for answering me is it a ceramic bulb at night I'm planning on getting a enclosure from your site I just want to know how it is set up inside
Is it possible to attach like a zoo med heat pad under the tank? I absolutely love the idea of these enclosures and would love to upgrade to one of these for my leopard gecko! I would love to know if an UTH can be used on the outside as I would hate to burn my gecko! also which radiant heat panel brand would you recommend? are they good for mainly belly heat?
I use a zoo med heat pad under my ball python tank with a thermostat and works very well. I also use pro Products RHP and works wonderfully like natural sunlight. Hope it helps www.reddit.com/r/reptiles/comments/1xuiht/can_you_put_a_under_tank_heater_directly_under/?
Yes - they're called Under Tank Heaters because they're not EVER meant to be inside the tank. I loved this video, but the UTHs probably should have been installed under the tank and the moss bowls set on the resulting warm surface area in the tank to see whether that increased the humidity. This is what works in my enclosures.
Hopefully this video was able to answer some of the question you might of had.. Also thanks for watching!!!
Is there still heat when the bulb turns off
Is there still heat when the bulb turns off
@@michaeljones-pp3zm Yes, but of course the heat slowly dissipates inside the reptile enclosure. Some of my personal reptile enclosure only use a day bulb because the reptile can benefit off of the nighttime temperature decrease. Depends on the reptile though. Also depends on the temperature of the room that the reptiles are in as well.
@@michaeljones-pp3zm 2
Do you sell the enclosures you make?
I do, they're on my website talkingserpents.com
Mate sorry but no- absolutely no - for a start vents are meant to be placed on either the back wall high and low either side or on the sides of the viv with the high vents on the hot side with the lower on the cool- this is essential! It creates the correct air flow and thermal gradient you need, you really need to borrow or use a thermal camera to see how the air circulates inside a viv as you clearly aren’t really aware - I’ve also tested many enclosures of different sizes with a misting machine to have a clear visual clue as to how the air flow is moving - one midway on the back is practically useless and it would be a terrible idea in a bioactive viv setup and you’d get mould and all sorts as a result of poor flow- there’s a couple of vids on the research behind what I’ve said available- I’ve been a reptile/snake especially keeper 35 years and have built many vivs in the uk of varying sizes from the smallest 2fts to 8-15ft ones and correct ventilation placement and size is really important- people have misconceptions on vent placement and size from watching vids like this and with elements in them that go unchallenged and that’s not right - I like your vids but please present correct info and educate people - I say this from years of trial and error and as I said before get a loan of or buy whatever a thermal camera and see how bad your airflow is and your thermal gradient
Do you have an email? Im struggling with keeping the heat up.
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I had my heat tape in my terrarium, it almost got on fire because the animal pooped and pied on the place where the electric is fixed on the heat tape. Will never do it again in the terrarium and I will never advise it.
So be careful!!!!!!
Yeah they're absolutely not supposed to be inside the enclosure. Beneath.
They are safe to fit flat against the glass on the outside with electrical tape? I'm needing something safe for an indoor cabinet used as a humid greenhouse. Need heat and not safe to put a mat inside, so I can only think to tape heat tape to the outside side of the cabinet.
Heat tape works perfect under enclosure with probe placed on top of the hot spot and works perfectly from top to bottom heat with ambient being perfect as well and humidity is above 50 as well I have 80-82 for ambient and hot end at 90- 92 never put heat tape or pads in the enclosure that’s not a good idea you will burn your reptile
I have tested and placed heat tape on full power for quite tomorrow time. Heat tape was underneath a wood reptile enclosure and even a pvc reptile enclosure. Almost NO heat comes though the 1/2" thick material , so my data shows it definitely does NOT work. It might as well be "bluetooth" heating 🤣
In other words it is a very ineffective way of heating a reptile enclosure. A radiant heat pannle or heat bulb are proper.
Maybe you don’t know how to if it’s too thick than it might not work well but in my pvc enclosures it’s been working for me and I use led for lighting with the probe on the inside of the warmer end and I have Retics and Ball pythons I been working with for over 20 years not one had any issues with shedding eating or respiratory issues all healthy as can be the heat lamps are more of a fire hazard and suck the humidity out my humidity is point on I use Animal Plastics and Reptile Habitats as of right now the wood enclosures may have issues pvc is best in my opinion not everyone has the same opinion I use heat panels as well but I used heat lamps years ago and there not for me at all and the reptiles don’t seem to like them all my snakes do not nose rub and are always comfortable and look beautiful try a video with one of those enclosures and you might be surprised I’m not a hater it’s just my experience if the heat source is to small it will not heat properly as well
@@conradguerrero6293 Thank you for the reply! I appreciate your input and personal experience. How large of heat tape are you using per the size of the reptile enclosure?
@@talkingserpents for a 6ft enclosure I use a 12x24 heat tape and tape it under the enclosure and the thermostat probe is inside the enclosure on top of the area of the heat tape I set my thermostat to 92 and it is at an average of 90 degrees on the spot and the area and ambient temperature is about 78 to 82 degrees and it works for me I use heat panels for the taller enclosures but the 6ft enclosure is 12 inches high the highest would be about 4ft but if the temperature in the room is really low it might not work as well I give you that but my room temperature is an average of 75 degrees I like the pvc enclosures you have tho they look good
Stomach heat helps with digestion. Give the animal the option.
Did you not pay attention during the video? Heat from above mimics the sun, heating up the lower surface.
You heat pad people are funny.
Heat pad people 🤣 I'm definitely getting one of those heat panels after watching this video
Yeah, those little humidity gauges, you’d get a better reading by simply licking the air in the enclosure. Those gauges are usually found at big pet stores and are absolute rubbish, never buy them… EVER!
Sorry but this is a poorly executed experiment. Top enclosure will have been affected by the bottom enclosure. And heat tape and pads are not meant to be inside the enclosure.
Oh no we've got another critic!! 😂 So ungratefull hahahaha!
You should read the pined comment for this video, it is for people with your mentality.
Or you could of made that clear in the video. There is a reason why most of the comments coming up say this. Just clarify it clearly in the vid.