Radiant Heat Panel

[DaveDragon]

Does anyone use radiant heat panels with their Tegu's???

I've been researching the best way to heat a large snake enclosure for our 5.5 ft Dumeril boa. A radiant heat panel seems to be the best option, heating over a larger area than a bulb. The best one looks to be from Reptile Basics. http://www.reptilebasics.com/Reptile-Basics-Radiant-Heat-Panels-p-1-c-283.html Another is from Pro-Mist but is more expensive. http://www.pro-products.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8&Itemid=30

They cost alot more than a halogen bulb but last forever, and heat a much larger area.

 

[DaveDragon]

One disadvantage I can think of is this is "dark" heat, snake like it dark but I doubt Tegu's do.

 

[CoexistExotics]

I used the Pro-Mist when I was breeding leopard geckos and had a massive rack-like system of cages for them. Those things worked GREAT, but like you said, they are expensive. They would be really expensive for heating a tegu cage... cuz you would need a good 4x2 panel to keep one side at the right ambient temperature. However, I have never heard a bad thing about radiant heat panels.

 

[DaveDragon]

I used the Pro-Mist when I was breeding leopard geckos and had a massive rack-like system of cages for them. Those things worked GREAT, but like you said, they are expensive. They would be really expensive for heating a tegu cage... cuz you would need a good 4x2 panel to keep one side at the right ambient temperature. However, I have never heard a bad thing about radiant heat panels.

I think the big problem would a lack of light. And they're wouldn't be any UVB anywhere near where they bask.

 

[CoexistExotics]

I wouldnt use a radiant heat panel for basking, rather for keeping up ambient temperature. You would probably want a basking light in there as well.

 

[DaveDragon]

I wouldnt use a radiant heat panel for basking, rather for keeping up ambient temperature. You would probably want a basking light in there as well.

Radiant heat panels mostly heat objects, not air. That's why they work so good with snakes. It heats them up quick.

 

[CoexistExotics]

They did a pretty good job of heating the air for me... lol

 

[DaveDragon]

They did a pretty good job of heating the air for me... lol

It's gotta be a more gentle heat vs. a CHE that is more concentrated. I have to convince the wife to build the 7ft x 3ft enclosure for the Dumeril boa.

 

[DZLife]

Does anyone use radiant heat panels with their Tegu's???

I've been researching the best way to heat a large snake enclosure for our 5.5 ft Dumeril boa. A radiant heat panel seems to be the best option, heating over a larger area than a bulb. The best one looks to be from Reptile Basics. http://www.reptilebasics.com/Reptile-Basics-Radiant-Heat-Panels-p-1-c-283.html Another is from Pro-Mist but is more expensive. http://www.pro-products.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8&Itemid=30

They cost alot more than a halogen bulb but last forever, and heat a much larger area.

I myself recently switched to ceramic heat emitters for my bp. It works great! one thing: DO NOT GET THEM WET!!! Also, on rare occasoins, when you turn them on the first time, they get a little black spot that grows over time....that means that it is a defective bulb...replace immediately. If you still have the receipt, the store should be more than happy to replace it. I am considering getting a second one for the tegu at night; that way I can sleep! The bright infra red light tends to screw with my sleep cycle.

 

[DaveDragon]

I myself recently switched to ceramic heat emitters for my bp. It works great! one thing: DO NOT GET THEM WET!!! Also, on rare occasoins, when you turn them on the first time, they get a little black spot that grows over time....that means that it is a defective bulb...replace immediately. If you still have the receipt, the store should be more than happy to replace it. I am considering getting a second one for the tegu at night; that way I can sleep! The bright infra red light tends to screw with my sleep cycle.

I use a CHE (for ambient temps) for my Dumeril boa with a UTH. I think snakes would prefer a UTH over a CHE because it warms a larger area.

Tegu's don't require heat at night. 65-70 is OK.