Too cold?

[vlstatv76]

It is starting to get chilly at night and I am trying to figure out the best way to keep Betty warm. It is down to 59 at night but warmer in my room. Is an undertank heat pad the best way to go? Lamp? During the day it should be fine but something for night? Also here are a couple new pics of my girl.

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[jasonm96]

A low wattage night bulb like this may work for you as they don't get too hot http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products..._heat_lamp.php
or you could put a heat mat on the wall but it will need put on a thermostat to achieve night temps.

[LilyPad]

I used a ceramic heat emitter connected to a thermostat. No light whatsoever to disturb them at night.

[vlstatv76]

What is the best temperature to set it at? For now I have moved her into the guest room which is warmer but I miss her lol So I will get something to keep her warm asap.

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[elly]

I think to get the correct temperature might require some fiddling. It really depends on the temperature of your room.

[Krispy]

I think to get the correct temperature might require some fiddling. It really depends on the temperature of your room.

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A steady room temp makes life easy.

We stick a new zoo med heat pad on the sides of our tanks every year. I just dont trust em after they've been used than left sit. A thermostat is a must. We keep our wtf's at about 75f at night.

[vlstatv76]

You put them on the sides? What if they climb the glass? Doesn't it get hot? I know...so many questions. I'm sorry. Just learning about all this.

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[Krispy]

Its all good. Thats what everyone is here for. The risk of burn from an uncontrolled heat mat is always there. Thats why a thermostat is always needed. Same for the ceramic heat emitters. Unchecked heat mats can spike 120f fast.

As for sticking them to the side. It turns the pane of glass into a radiant heat panel so to speak. If you place it under the tank, the substrate will absorb all the heat and dry out. Makes it hard for humidity. For those of us with all planted tanks no matter what animal, a heatmat can cook your roots, killing all the plants. Leaned that the hard way with the ball python tank.

The thermostat is also needed because: you guys that mist... a pane of glass at 100f + mixed with cool water from a sprayer = exploding glass.... Also never a good thing lol.

[vlstatv76]

No exploding glass is not good! I will definitely get a thermostat for her. No real plants yet so I am good there but humidity is hard enough lol. The side it shall be.

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[elly]

Have you considered maybe using moss underneath your carpet to hold in humidity if you need that? Don't do it if there's any chance it could come up because your frog could and probably will try to eat it. Or maybe you could use coconut hull underneath.

[jasonm96]

No exploding glass is not good! I will definitely get a thermostat for her. No real plants yet so I am good there but humidity is hard enough lol. The side it shall be.

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Remember Whites don't require a lot of humidity, 45-70 is what to go for. high humidity will probably lead to health problems

[vlstatv76]

I don't have a meter but I only spray it once a day depending on the weather. She also has a pond that she can soak in

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[jasonm96]

I'd highly recommend that you get one, as too low or too high humidity will affect your frogs health. Usually, that humidity range mentioned can be achieved by spraying just a few times each week but will depend on how humid your room is, what method of heating and substrate you are using so that's why a hygrometer is important

[vlstatv76]

I have one ordered with a thermostat as well. I also ordered a heat pad and thermostat to plug it into to control the temperature

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[Mr Leopard]

Where do you guys buy thermostats that can control heat mats?

Do they have to be designed for heat mats? Or can you find timer-style thermostats (with probes) that will shut off any electric equipment plugged into it?

Also, somewhat related: if I have heat mats that came with the used tanks I bought, can I rip them off the bottom and stick them on the side, or would that damage them (or even just render them unable to stick anymore). I've never used them because I have substrate in my tanks and because I don't have any safety control in case they over heat, but eventually I'd like to find a way not to keep the whole room as warm during the night as during the day (in the winter time).

[jasonm96]

Where do you guys buy thermostats that can control heat mats?

Do they have to be designed for heat mats? Or can you find timer-style thermostats (with probes) that will shut off any electric equipment plugged into it?

Also, somewhat related: if I have heat mats that came with the used tanks I bought, can I rip them off the bottom and stick them on the side, or would that damage them (or even just render them unable to stick anymore). I've never used them because I have substrate in my tanks and because I don't have any safety control in case they over heat, but eventually I'd like to find a way not to keep the whole room as warm during the night as during the day (in the winter time).

Search online for Microclimate and Habistat thermostats. Pulse proportional are the best for mats but make sure you buy a thermostat with a minimum load that will be achieved by the mat your using. Never reuse adhesive heat mats, it's not worth the risk. It's best getting heat mats that aren't adhesive as you can remove and reposition at any time, they can be stuck on by taping the edges with electrical tape

[Mr Leopard]

Thanks for the information.

P.S. I didn't even know there were non-stick-on mats out there.

[jasonm96]

They're generally considered to be of better quality as usually they're cloth and not been known to fail as much as printed

[vlstatv76]

I got mine on amazon. It controls the temp from 68-108. It is actually for plants but if you read the reviews every one of them is for animals. As to the unsticking them some it works with and some it doesn't.

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