Heat cable

[hermiefun]

Has anyone tried the heat cable? Is it safe for hermies? Any info anyone has would be greatful thanks.

[reader101]

Not quite sure what you mean by a heat cable. Is it something intended for reptiles, or more like an under tank heater? Could you describe it, and does it go in the tank?

[hermiefun]

It is for reptiles its like a cord that heats up and you put it in the tank. The site i found them on said you can wrap them around branches and stuff.

[vckums]

I have seen them, but wouldn't recomend using one.

[reader101]

Originally Posted by hermiefun

It is for reptiles its like a cord that heats up and you put it in the tank. The site i found them on said you can wrap them around branches and stuff.

Hope you didn't buy one. Reptiles get their heat from the surface/overhead lighting by basking, whereas hermies require their heat from below.

[hermiefun]

Nope i didnt buy one i was just wondering about them. Thanks everyone.

[vckums]

I use lights on top of my tank. I don't use a UTH. They bask under the light up on choya wood, the screen lid, vines and then they can bury and not risk the chance of getting too hot under a UTH.

Its a personal choice, but you don't need to use a UTH to get heat. Reptile lights work perfectly.

[reader101]

I'd be inclined to say it depends on the climate you live in as to how much and what kind of heat you need.

[vckums]

It doesnt snow where I am, but it can get into the 20's. I have right now, a 40w dayglo, a 40w night and a 2.0 repti-sun. At night I will turn on a small room heater if it's necessary(usually isnt) The tank stays between 74-82 degrees.

[Jason]

Yeah, it really depends where you live as to what type of heating you need for your tank. I use an UTH and a 40 watt Night Glow which is on all the time to keep my tank in the mid 20's. It is currently -35 degree Celsius (-31 degree Fahrenheit?), and the tank is sitting at a cozy 24 degrees.

Jason