This is the same type of heat that ceramic heat emitters produce, but without being scolding to the touch.Īnother benefit is that RHPs attach to the top of the enclosure, much like the sun, emitting heat from above and gently heating the objects in the enclosure more so that the air.Īlways consult with the manufacturer when sizing your radiant heat panel.ĭeep Heat Projector or Ceramic Heat Emitter: Both of these heat bulb styles emit infrared heat, which is the best for your reptile. Infrared Heat is known to penetrate into the muscle tissue, which is healthier for your pet. Radiant Heat Panels emit infrared heat, which is great for your reptile. If you have a snake, this is the most recommended way to heat your PVC enclosure. The best part about these is that even if your reptile touches the Radiant Heat Panel, they will not get burned, unlike with lamps and bulbs. This is the best and safest way to provide overall, natural heat inside your PVC reptile enclosure. Radiant Heat Panel (RHP): Radiant heat panels are a low profile plastic panel that screws into the enclosure lid, on the inside of your enclosure. Most importantly remember to have fun! As complicated as it may sound at first, you can totally do it and it is worth it!Įnjoy learning and creating the best environment for the happiest reptile! ☺️ Use temperature and humidity probes along with a heat gun to check your set up regularly, especially when you’re just setting everything up at first! Reptile care is a fine balance of many variables, so the type of set up will depend on not just your pet, but your home environment as well. Make sure to consult multiple resources when looking for the proper environment needs of your pet. When setting up heating and lighting in your enclosure, always use a thermostats and properly place your probe with any heating element! This creates an insulating effect so the heat and humidity does not pass through or get absorbed by the material. In between the outer layers there are millions of small air bubbles locked inside the material. The reason this material is so great for reptile enclosures is due to the ‘expanded’ nature.
Although the name sounds intimidating, this material is just a type of plastic that has been used for many things from signage to long lasting pipes and more. One of the best and most popular materials for reptile enclosures right now is expanded PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride).
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