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sciaz

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Hey there -
I'm confused on whether to buy a heat lamp or a heat pad. There's conflicting information but I'm not sure what's best for corns. Any advice?


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Living in the north, I personally recommend a mat over a lamp. In the winter it can get very dry with the heat running all the time, and having an overhead lamp heating the air in the enclosure can exacerbate that. Lamps are perfectly fine though if you decide to use one, and you shouldn't have too much trouble with humidity through the summer at least. Just be prepared to do some misting or provide a wet hide during colder months to prevent stuck sheds.
 
Just as a follow up, how would I heat a plastic tub using a mat or a lamp?


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For a tub I'd definitely use a mat. Lamps have to get quite a bit hotter to deliver the appropriate temperatures to the substrate below and are prone to melting plastic. I use mats and flexwatt with plastic tubs with no ill effects.
 
Dragonling said:
For a tub I'd definitely use a mat. Lamps have to get quite a bit hotter to deliver the appropriate temperatures to the substrate below and are prone to melting plastic. I use mats and flexwatt with plastic tubs with no ill effects.
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Do I just put the mat directly under the tub? I fear the bottom may melt


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if you use a thermostat along with the mat like you're supposed to, and set the temp to about 85 degrees, it will not melt the plastic. If you don't use a thermostat, then it might melt the plastic. It might also kill your snake. Some of those heat mats get really really hot. You should "Always" use some type of regulation when heating an enclosed cage.
 
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