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"review" of heat pad

bmm

bmm

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I recently bought a new heating pad. I had been nervous to use a human heating pad because of fire concerns but the other week I purchased a SunBeam Heating Pad for use with humans. Right now I am using it for my Ball Python. I am very impressed so far!!!

The heating pad came with a "envelop"/special bag you place it inside, right now the pad is on a wood shelf, half way under a rubbermaid tub. It has brought the temp up to a steady 31 (87.8F) on the warm side, on the LOW setting.

I turn it off for twelve hours per day, and on again for twelve and so far (couple weeks) I am really pleased! Although I am certainly checking it almost 12 times a day to make sure no fire starts or no burn damage. But os far, neither.

bmm
P.S. I know there is a lot of people who say human pads are fire starters but I got a lot of advice online form other keepers and decided to try out my first human pad. Although I *DO* think I will continue to use heat tape/lights primarily.
 
lucky

You lucky bum! I wish mine had a timer! I am going to look for that model.

bmm
 
I'm not adventurous or experimental at all so I think I'd stick with heat pads especially designed for herps- I just feel safer that way. But none the less, the pad you've got sounds very good.
Neil
 
As long as you keep it OUTSIDE of the enclosure, and watch it carefully it may be safe, but PLEASE be very careful! I was know someone who put the pad in with his Ball Python and it was burned very badly. After months of meds. and care it still died. The problem with the human heating pads is that they are not ment for constant daily use, so they can short out and overheat easily. Personally I wouldn't risk it and I don't need more things to worry about.:D


Colleen
 
yes

That's why I spoke to several people in the herp "business" and eventually I decided to try it.

The general consensus (sp) was that to make things safer, a cool down period is a good idea (my twelve hours off) and using on the lowest setting as well. One person said they have been using them (the same ones) for 6 years with no problem, this is of course with them off at night.

So far all the "herp" heating pads I have found locally suck and haven't been nearly as constant as this human pad. But like I said, I am sticking to heat tape and lights anyways. :)

bmm
 
hi everyone

i got some questions

wen i baught the snake i baught a heatin pad with it ..i think its called exo somethnig //amd o got a theromoter to check the temperture .....at wat temperature should the warm side be?? mine is at 80 now and during day time it goes up to 85 ... is that good enought.....but im really worried abt winter coz it gets really cold here in vancouver .......and is there anythin else other than the heating pad?? and how can i make the tank more humid fromt he inside i read somethin abt a humidity chamber but i didnt really understand how to make it ..can someone be more specific
 
The hot side should be around 85ºF. This is what the temp should be on the substrate, not the ambient temperature. Lay the thermometer on the area directly over the heat pad to get an accurate reading.
You can get a new heat pad that reaches higher temps or a heat lamp that you can use together with the head pad to reach the appropriate temp.

To raise humidity, you can cover the top of the tank with paper towels, mist the tank x times a day or put a bowl of water on the hot side.
Be sure you don't make it too humid because that can cause respiratory problems. Get a hygrometer to measure the humidity. When my snake is in shed I keep the tank at about 60. You don't really have to worry about humidity when your snake isn't in shed.

To make a humidity chamber, take a plastic container and fill it with most moss, paper towels, or another substrate that can hold mosisture. Cut an access hole in the side so your snake can get in. You may have to mist the inside daily b/c the material (especially if you use paper towels) dries out.
 
if you talk about heat pads....
what I think is that the best heat pads around is the flexwatt heat tapes.
they are so easy to install and it works so well....
most of my snakes are on those heat tapes.....
the reason why I said most is because there are others that are on light bulbs....but they are in tanks....
all the snakes in tubs are using the flexwatt heat tape.

Once you try it, you'll love it...
 
Hey,
I have a human heating pad,then I have a towel on it.I turn the heating pad on for a little bit then turn it off,the towel keeps the heat well enough untill I turn it back on again.
Good Luck!!
 
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