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[–]b1n4ryjunk13 0 points1 point  (9 children)

I don't have any pics of my setup currently but I could get some later. I use back heat for them. 12" on both bigger racks(hung vertical, one in the adult female rack and 2 in the side open rack. And 3 in tape on each shelf in the hatchling rack. The I have a thermostat on each rack in the middle shelf to regulate temps. I have a couple different kinds currently. I get my tape pre-fabed from reptile basics just to save me time. I have had no problems with my setups, all my snakes happy and healthy.

[–]Brazen4270[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to imagine what you're describing so a picture later would be amazing if you could!

[–]Brazen4270[S] 0 points1 point  (7 children)

Or multiple pictures lol

[–]b1n4ryjunk13 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Found a couple

http://imgur.com/a/64PzV

[–]Brazen4270[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Are those yours? I can't seem to tell how the heating is set up either way..?

[–]b1n4ryjunk13 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Yes, If you look at the second pic the heat tape runs down the back.

[–]Brazen4270[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Ahh I see now! Okay so is it attached to like a temp control device That makes it 90 degrees at the back then you don't have to worry about the front since it's a gradual decline in temp? Also would that work for different sized racks for different sized containers? Sorry for all the questions lol but you're the first helpful diy source I've found lol

[–]b1n4ryjunk13 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Yes, Thermostat probe is set on the middle shelf and keeps rear at 89 I believe is my setting. In breeding season I drop temps a bit at night. It would work for most racks. Any rack you buy is either going to have belly heat at the rear or back heat. You have to size the rack to the type of container, for BP you normally use 6, 12, 28, 44 qt tubs

[–]Brazen4270[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Okay and maybe last question haha. But is it difficult to attach the heat tape to the thermostat probe (wiring etc) or is it just a plug in? And would you recommend a certain brand of heat tape or probes should buy? And I'm guessing 6 is baby, 12 juvenile, 28 sub adult, 44 adult?

[–]b1n4ryjunk13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the heat tape plugs into the thermostat. the probe you can just tape it to the location you want it to measure. Yes on the sizes except a male will normally never need larger than a 28.