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Snake Tank heater2007-11-24 2:02:47

I have just purchased a flat pad style pad heater.

I need to know where or how these heater pads should be installed. should I.

A. Just put the heater pad under the news paper liner on the

bottom of the tank? if so

Is direct contact with the paper liner on top of the pad a

hazzard?

B. Put the element under the tank glass bottom? if so

How do I hold the heater pad up aginst the glass bottom?

Will a piece of thin (1/8") piece of plywood between the stand

and tank hold it?

The heater pad came with rubber stand off pads. Does this

mean that it has to be placed with air space below pad?

fyi - snake is a 5 yr old corn aprox. 46" lg., Tank is 55 gal. all glass

Thanks

Keith

Answers:

You should put it under the glass of the tank so there is much less risk of the snake burning himself. A heat rock would be better, if you are able to get one.

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If it's the kind of heater I'm thinking it is, you should be able to peel of a cover and stick under the tank where you want it. the stand-off pads are for the corners of your enclosure.

As for where to put it, you want a hot and cold side for the enclosure so that the snake can go to get warm or cool as needed.

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The rule of thumb is: heat mats go UNDER glass tanks, INSIDE wooden vivariums.

It's important to leave air flow over/under the mat; don't sandwich it tightly between the tank and the surface as this could cause overheating. Be sure to have it on a thermostat and check your temps inside the tank with a digital thermometer; otherwise, heat mats usually get way too hot and your snake could be cooked.