heat for dubia

[MonsterPyxie]

So my large heater pad I bought used a couple weeks ago crapped out this morning. No visible damage at all, and didn't trip the surge protector, but does not build ANY heat. (tried different outlets, other heaters work in same socket, ETC)

So I was trying to think of ways to maintain heat until I can get a new heating pad, and was thinking i could use a humidifier that I have. Its designed for a large room. so In the current small room that they are in I'm sure the heat and humidity would build up pretty high. Only thing I'm worried about it the humidity will get REALLY high. probably 85% very easy.

I have read different things that dubia like a ton of humidity, or like the guy from the "roach ranch" says to keep it a 40-50%.

So do you think this will be alright?

what are some other ideas you can help me out with to keep them warm?


I have plenty of heat lamps and stuff, but would rather not use them due to the Lid's not really working for that, and I wouldn't want the physical light stressing them out.

Trying to keep there temps pretty high to increse breeding and growth rate, as of right now my pyxie and beardies are clearing out all the mid sized dubia. At this rate it will take atleast two to three months for my colonys to really take off


Thanks!

Rob

[ViperJr]

A incandense red bulb is a good way to get a good amount of heat without disturbing them to much. From my own experince, they seem to not even notice the red light. Unforunately, that's the only idea I have for you.

[MonsterPyxie]

the problem with that both my colonys are in tuperware, with wire/mesh top made of plastic. Enough heat and it will just melt:/

[ViperJr]

The mesh are made of plastic? That seems very inconvenient I must say. Perhaps exchanging it for a fine metal mesh, to prevent this kind of trouble in the future?
I don't know how deep your enclourse is, but you could have the lamp inside the box without a lampshade. It's working very well for me.

[MonsterPyxie]

The mesh are made of plastic? That seems very inconvenient I must say. Perhaps exchanging it for a fine metal mesh, to prevent this kind of trouble in the future?
I don't know how deep your enclourse is, but you could have the lamp inside the box without a lampshade. It's working very well for me.

The colony with all the large dubia is pretty shallow, probably 10-12 inchs, but the larger one for all the med/small is probably around 18". so that might work, I'll have to try a few things out today!