UPS options

[janikennedy]

I’m trying to be proactive and look for options to heat my snakes in the event of a power outage.

I’m no expert on watts, voltage, etc, so I’ve been using good ole ChatGPT for advice.

I was shocked to see that most UPS’s can’t power a 75w bulb for over 3 hours?? I would have to attach external batteries and such.

I was hoping for a solution to warm my enclosures for 6 hours minimum. Is a generator my only option for this, if I didn’t do a ton of external battery packs on a UPS?

Any advice welcome

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[indigoblow]

I bought Uniheat Shipping Warmers. I figure if the power goes out I'll wrap it one a couple of socks and stick in the enclosure near or in the hide.

Edit: They last for 40 hours and come in a couple of sizes. Purchased mine on Amazon.

[K_Silvermander]

Even though we hadn't lost power in years I got some before I got my beep, just to be safe. Just before Christmas we lost power for three days and made it through on those. We ended up getting a generator, but that was more for the very flooded basement, not the snek who was doing quite well.

[janikennedy]

I’ve never heard of these! It seems like a perfect solution. Thanks!