Heating big enclosures?

[mangrove123]

We are building a new viv for my burm 10 foot wide 5 foot high and 5 foot deep we were thinking of using an oil filled radiator or a panel heater covered of course, run by a stat via a relay with a ceramic as a basking spot.

How do you heat your big enclosures?

[alphakenny1]

how big you thinking? a reptisun 160w is recommended for big zoo type enclosures, what temps do you need?

just seen its for a bloody big burm, if you get a chance look up cold blooded reptile shop and give them a call, he has 2 huge burms and a similar sized set up, surely you would only need to heat part of the viv

[Meko]

Originally Posted by alphakenny1

how big you thinking?

10ft wide, 5ft high and 5ft deep according to their post.

[alphakenny1]

Originally Posted by Meko

10ft wide, 5ft high and 5ft deep according to their post.

yeah seen it now, as i said not all that would have to be heated

[Meko]

its a big arsed viv to heat though.. like a dwarf's bedroom.

[alphakenny1]

hmmm a dwarfs bedroom with a bloody big snake in it, surely carnage, quick grab the webcam!

[Incubuss]

Now that is a viv i'd like to see once done.

[Meko]

Now if tramps stopped buying sherry they could build themselves one in no time. Be nice and warm for them.

Although back on subject... with a viv that size i think the OP should possibly ask monitor bloke on the lizards section. He's turned his loft into a huge viv for his monitors so might have a better idea on whats needed.


Either that or a plank of wood with a few spotlights along it

[Alpha Dog]

Couple of radiant heat panels connected to a good thermostat will heat it just fine.

[jonnymarto]

this is what id use mate. realy good! has its own built in stat. cold to touch also. MICROCLIMATE AHS - ADVANCED HEATING SYSTEM

An AHS unit is a complete system comprising a ceramic infra-red heating element, a polished reflector and a pulse proportional thermostat housed in an easy to fit metal enclosure.

It features an independent cut-out for controlled initial warm-up and is believed to be the safest heater on the market as the heat is cut off if the temperature of the case exceeds 70 deg.C.


<B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This means that an animal should not burn itself if it touches the case and makes it particularly suitable for snakes, negating the need for a heat guard.