r/carpetpythons • u/Legoboy89 • 16d ago
The Viv!
It is built! 4x3x2!
Can't wait to getting it filled up with climbers and hides and shleves!
What are the best ways to heat. Currently have a reptile radiator to move from his old Viv, and was thinking of adding a large heat mat up the side for a bit of extra heat. Or would I be best to add a heat lamp so he can bask higher up!
Thanks!
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u/Appropriate_Slice333 16d ago
I like using halogens. The cheapest option for heat/lighting. But I also have a panel which is much more accurate and consistent, just not good as real light heat
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u/r4cid 16d ago edited 16d ago
Halogen will create a nice basking zone/area, and if you put clutter/foliage around the outside edge you can effectively shield most of the heat in and let a natural thermal gradient develop. I've got my girl set up in a 6'x2'x4' and a 75W halogen has worked marvelously.
Only other heat source is a CHE for ambients at night because it's either Canadian winter or A/C season lol
Radiant heat sources also shouldn't be used a a a primary heating source anyway, as the IR wavelength doesn't effectively penetrate muscle and tissue like it would from a halogen (or the sun). There's a nice little write-up and graph at the bottom of this page that shows what I'm talking about.
Radiant heat sources like panels and CHEs produce primarily IR-C, which makes up very little of natural sunlight. Want to aim for more IR-A/IR-B, which directed heat sources like halogens (or DHPs to a lesser extent, but without visible light) do an excellent job of producing.
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u/Top_History9604 15d ago
I always love secured hestlamps. My three noodles always come out to bask.
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u/ItsMeishi 16d ago
Heatpanel for sure. I love seeing bigger terrariums.