what heat source????

[ggordster]

hi, can anyone help me i have made a viv for my royal python and its dimentions are W 42" H 21" depth 19".

at present my royal is in an exo terra glass tank with a red heat bulb ive never used a thermostat as the temp in the exo terra is perfect with the bulb where it is situated.

i want to know if the bulb will be ok for the vivarium ive made if i use it with a thermostat and also will the coolest end be hot enough by just using the bulb at the hot end?

will drilled holes be ok for ventilation or should i use the plastic ones you can insert?

thanks

[a-jones1324]

for ventilation u cud drill holes just make sure u do plenty. personally i would cut a stip of wood out from the backboard and cover it with very small wire mesh. if you have the money you should use a ceramic heat bulb but a red bulb shud b ok, if the viv doesnt feel hat enough increase the wattag of the bulb and if its still not hot enough install another bulb beside it. hope this helps!!!

[a-jones1324]

oh and a thermostat shud really be a must, if you dont get 1 make sure u monitor the temperature carefully

[foggy01.1983]

I would personaly use a ceramic with a guard around it, controlled by a pulse stat.
I picked up my 150w CHE on ebay for £12 and there is a guy on here in the equipment classifieds that is selling pulse stats for around £35.