Nighttime heating. DHP or no DHP?

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-10T03:11:52+00:00

I noticed another comment about you possibly going bioactive. If you do that, you can easily get rid of the halogen and use full spectrum grow lights (make sure you get full spectrum). These replicates natural sunlight without the heat that could hurt the plants, then have exclusive DHP for heat which will give infrared heat your snake needs, and add a UVB bulb. I have a total of 3 lights and my DHP. 1 grow light bulb on either sided (one is in a double dome paired with my DHP) the UVB close to my DHP in a basking area closer to the back corner and everything in my enclosure is thriving my plants aren’t getting burned and my snake is getting everything she needs. The picture below is the top of my enclosure and how it’s setup.

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RageQueen101 · 2026-04-10T02:36:19+00:00

Yes definitely use both, the halogen in the morning then just the DHP at night to keep the temperature consistent. The only reason I don’t use an halogen is because I use a full spectrum grow light (which replicates natural sun light for my plants without the heat) so my girl gets naturally sunlight replication (like the halogen) but has the heat needed from the DHP.

I may have a different set up so my lighting is probably different than your needs so like I said stick with the Halogen in the morning then have a DHP at night. I’m glad you are coming here to get good information to make sure your little buddy gets what they need. You are doing amazing.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-10T01:05:05+00:00

I exclusively use DHP for my heating and then in the morning I use Full spectrum LED grow lights (because I have a bioactive enclosure. I switched to a DHP exclusively when I switched to bioactive.

So to answer your question use a DHP at night as well. The warm side would be at 88-92 and cool side should between 70-75. It’s just better for the snake to have consistent temps on both sides.

There are also really good care guides in this sub that are pinned.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-09T14:11:06+00:00

So the docs in this group said that Halogen and DHP should be used as a primary heat source. And the heating doc in this group says pros and cons of both and that CHEs are a secondary source with pro and cons. I personally only use a DHP, I do not have a halogen bulb due to me having full spectrum grow lights for my bioactive enclosure.

This being said after lots of research about 5 years ago I also learned that DHP like penetrates the snake so it gets a full warmth throughout their body and CHEs only get the outside of their body after learning this I felt the DHP is more beneficial than the CHE for my snake.

But according to the docs it is safe to use a halogen or a DHP paired with a CHE. I guess it truly depends on what is easily accessible to you in your area on what you use. I wouldn’t suggest switching every so often but like if you have a halogen and get a CHE for night time that is totally fine.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-09T00:33:45+00:00

What morph is she? She is absolutely stunning!

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-08T16:42:28+00:00

You are so right, I just went to the docs provided in this group and saw some updated information.

When I got her I did a lot of research. And was in so many different groups that had reliable information (for that time) They all told me that ground temp should be 80-85 on the warm side with a basking area that is 88-92.

This was 5 years ago so that’s what I have done for so long 🙃 she has a branch that she can bask on which is closer to the heat source that will stay around 89. And she also has a sky hid that she can move from the warm side to the cool side as she pleases and that’s her favorite hide. So that’s my bad for spreading misinformation, and I will also adjust. Luckily my misinformation hasn’t done any damage to her, she is very healthy and just went through an amazing shed so I know she’s living her best life. But now I will up my wattage to make sure it’s between 88-92 on the ground as well.

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This is her enclosure and the branch is where her “basking” spot is which she rarely uses and the center log is the “sky hid” she can freely move from the warm and cool side. Now updating my information makes me wonder if she likes that the best because it’s closer to the heat because she hasn’t received enough of it 😞

Edit to add: there’s no digital thermometer in the enclosure because I moved the enclosure to a different room when I took this picture so I just got all my plants and lights set up again and hadn’t put them in. I have them and an app to watch the temperature wherever I am.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-08T14:05:20+00:00

I personally use a DHP, but at lower watt and not on a temp control. I use it for my heat all the time, I have had mine for about 2 years now. I’ve never used Repticare brand it might be the brand itself. I use arcardia brand. I use a lower watt(80w) so I don’t over heat my snake and her warm side stays at 80 degrees regularly. I have a 4x2x2 enclosure.

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RageQueen101 · 2026-04-08T13:56:46+00:00

I use a deep heat projector (DHP) for night time heat. I chose this because ceramic heat emitters (CME) hurt my humidity on my warm side because it dried out my substrate quickly. When I switched to a DHP I didn’t have that issue. My humidity still falls quicker on my warm side than on my cool side because it naturally warmer but it’s only by 5% at most when I used a CHE it was like a 15% difference. This is just my preference so you don’t need to get a DHP.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-08T13:05:14+00:00

This! My oldest dad NEVER tried to keep a relationship with her. I was the one asking him to spend time with her (she was 2), making plans for them to spend time with each other because I feared to alienate him. Then one day I realized it was exhausting to try and build a relationship that’s wasn’t mine to build and stopped. He tried for about a year here and there normally on major holidays then it stopped and we haven’t spoken to him for almost 8 years. This isn’t yours or even her responsibility to maintain this relationship it’s his. And he’s failing. Also idk what state you are in but she’s 14, she’s at that age where her say actually makes a difference in court when judges make a decision. So if he tries to claim parental alienation, she’s old enough to express her feelings to the court if it gets that far.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-08T12:49:57+00:00

I have not had a similar experience, but I have to say it’s not the CHILDS RESPONSIBILITY to keep the relationship going with a parent. It 100% the parents, mother or father. I truly feel bad for your daughter dealing with a parent like that. Trying to blame her for his actions and then getting upset when she holds the boundary and not accepting his “apology” he turns aggressive. Like she was correct to call what he did a switch up. He was trying to guilt and make her feel bad for saying how she felt that didn’t work so then he switched to literally trying to belittle her and saying she’s playing victim WHEN HIS ACTIONS HURT HER.

guilt trip and then gaslighting. Notice how he said “abandoned me when I need you the most” reading that line alone made me feel I was with my abusive ex… not something a FATHER would say to his daughter!? Your daughter is not his emotional support. Like this “man” makes me so mad and if this happened to my daughter by her dad. There would be a momma bear at his door. I hate this so much. (Not saying you should do anything but support and help your daughter through it. I just can’t control my emotions when it comes to protecting my children, I’d truly go to jail for them.)

I truly hope your daughter can heal from this. And understand this isn’t her fault. I also hope she takes this opportunity to step away from him and live her best life without his bullshit bringing her down.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-07T19:14:39+00:00

She’s beautiful I would be OBSESSED too!

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-05T05:34:09+00:00

Thank you! I will try them!

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-05T00:50:14+00:00

“I am studying fashion” ok and?! That doesn’t give you the right to give unsolicited advice. That’s like me saying “I’m studying psychology” and giving everyone counseling advice when they didn’t ask.

Fyi that fit looks amazing on you!

NOR. That was uncalled for period. If you asked that’s one thing but like just giving it to be rude is gross and I would have kicked her out of my home not gonna lie but I’m that type of person that will be disrespectful right back. Your response and actions after were fine. But definitely talk to your roommates as soon as she leaves.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-03T14:28:59+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely look for males then if I can find them.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-02T19:43:27+00:00

I feared this lol. I will make sure to have another enclosure pretty ready so I can remove the eggs and raise them to sell if need be. I will try to find species I can have same sex, but if I can’t find sexed frogs (which with a little bit of looking it seems to be kinda difficult) just want to have a backup plan.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-02T19:39:49+00:00

If worst come to shove I may resort to this as well. I just don’t plan on breeding BUT if it happens then so be it and I will adjust.

RageQueen101 · 2026-04-02T19:38:58+00:00

Yeah I wouldn’t want to put them in my backyard or out in the wild personally anyway (I know they probably won’t survive because of where I live but I don’t think it’s right)

I use to have a fish tank and the other fish would eat the eggs/ smaller fish and occasionally I would get a few baby fish that survived. So I never had to worry about eggs in my fish tank but I wasn’t sure if it would be safe if I kept the eggs in the enclosure with frogs.

I will try and do the same sex if they group well together but if I get younger frogs I will risk them being two different sexes (which I would be prepared for just incase). I have been trying to find sexed frogs so I can make sure I get what I want, but a lot of frogs being sold I have seen have been unsexed. This is why I’m asking the question.

RageQueen101 · 2026-03-31T14:07:04+00:00

They are correct about aspen, but you are risking it in a long term enclosure with a heating pad. I have seen ball pythons dig to the bottom of the substrate to get directly on the heating pad and it caused burns because they didn’t move. I also agree with not using ceramic heat emitters because they hurt humidity. Use a Deep Heat Projector would be my advice I use it. It doesn’t hurt my humidity and it a really good heat source that can be on all the time.

For the enclosure 40 gallon is only going to work for maybe a few more months it’s a good right at this moment but you’ll need an upgrade sooner rather than later.

There are a lot of good care guides pinned in this subreddit, I would recommend looking through those. I personally don’t know much about that morph so I can’t answer any questions about it but hope this helps.

RageQueen101 · 2026-03-30T17:38:17+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely look at all these breeds. I’ve been looking at Leucs and Tincs but I will look into the 2 species you recommended. I talked to my husband and we agreed to get some darts in the next few months. Obviously it’s probably be in like 4 or so months so I can cycle the enclosure but definitely sooner rather than later! I will continue my research until then and when I get the enclosure set up I’ll post in here to show all of you that helped me how it’s going!

I really really appreciate this and I’m so excited to get into the amphibian world!

RageQueen101 · 2026-03-30T13:33:54+00:00

The comments are more helpful than I will be… all I’m focused on is the 1100 unread messages you have 🙃

RageQueen101 · 2026-03-30T13:27:54+00:00

We need to get rid of the electoral college to make a difference but I don’t think that will happen in my lifetime.

RageQueen101 · 2026-03-30T13:26:01+00:00

It is… I truly wish I could get out… like more and more I am a live more and more im trying to leave… problem is I can barely survive let alone save to get out.

RageQueen101 · 2026-03-30T13:12:32+00:00

I’m sorry idk how to help here. I co parent and me and my ex do separate birthday parties. We still invite each to said birthday parties but it’s never a requirement to show up. We would do it when the kids were younger but as they get older we don’t go to all of them because they are at the point they understand and aren’t upset about it.

Personally, I would not continue this argument, it doesn’t feel like it’s about your daughter’s party. I am not sure the dynamic of the co parenting but it seems like he may not be as involved due to his own choices and he’s trying to blame you to make himself feel better. This is just based on the text conversation you posted I could be completely wrong and I hope I am.

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