Right, decided to use the 4'x15"x15" viv for my Royal and just build a new one for Beardies so I can use the ceramic heater without the worry over height etc.

Just not sure on the best way of heating it now for the Royal. He's currently in a RUB with a heatmat under it as many people do, but how to heat the viv?

I've seen people put the heatmats under the substrate and tape/gaffer it down. Others seem to stick 'em to the sides/back of the viv. Others just lights.

Which is best/safest? Don't want a fire hazard!

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I would use heatmat inside of viv run from stat, for ours i cut some 3mm hardboard and screw down over and around heatmat (not through it) and put gaffer tape around sides to stop substrate (and other stuff0 getting in between.

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For my Royal I've used a heatmat inside the viv with a table mat over the top and a Habistat radiator which is excellent at keeping the temps right.

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What kinda tablemat you using? I've looked at some in the supermarkets and apart from gaudy nasty designs I don't think theyd be suitable. They're all crappy nylon stuff or cork (Which warp I think?) or leather (And my snake isn't into that kinda pervy stuff!)

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Guys thought i might point out for those of you who are taping down hardboard over your mats please ensure that it is attached to a habistsat or something similar. DO NOT just plug this into the mains or there is a real risk of fire, also cut out a section of hardboard where the cable joins the mat..

As a firefighter i have been to many fires caused this way. providing it is attached to a thermostat there will be no chance of it getting hot enough..

Thanks

Tony

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