Do i need an Under The Tank Heater, an Over The Tank Heater, or both?? And how do i create a basking spot? Thanks :) PSI don't have the snake yet, so don't worry.
HiEssentially an electromagnetic switchWhen too much current goes through the circuit, the magnetic force pulls the switch open(Not quite that simple but basically that's the idea.)
a circt breaker is a device used to intrupt electricty from causing an electrical fire or overlad which can and will casue a fire if the breaker is not replacedif there is a power surge the bars inside the breaker snap casuing it to shut down the power .there are also arc faults which are used in most bedrooms now, they are another style of breakers
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Hi, It is a fact that breakers loose there holding power every time they are triped.You should replace the breaker but only with the exact amp rated breakerIt really isn't that hardAfter removing the cover from the panel the wire wil be cold while the breaker is offRemove the two wires and pull the breaker out from the center off the panelTake it to home depot and match it exactlyMake sure the breaker is off before installing it and hooking the wires back upIf the problem persists it may be the A/c unit.
This depends on the construction of the cageFor wooden or thick PVC type cages, a radiant heat panel, in my opinion, is the best choiceFor glass enclosures or thin wood or PVC structures (Less than 3/4 inch), I recommend Flexwatt heat tape or Ultratherm heat padsThis is also dependent on ambient room tempsIf the ambient room temp will allow for a proper thermal gradient using strictly under cage heat, fine, but often ambient room temps don't allow for this and radiant heat panel makes more sense, as it much more efficiently heats the air in addition to the basking spot Under cage / tank options are relatively safe if they are properly regulatedMost incidents involving these heating methods result from not having a thermostat or rheostat in useThese incidents include fires and severely burned animalsProper regulation of the heating device is the key to success no matter what type of device is being usedThis includes even simple basking lamps or ceramic heat emitters By placing your heating device to one side of the enclosure, you create a basking spot right over or right under (depending on device) the heaterFor a Ball Python this should be 88-90 degrees surface temp (best measured with an infrared temp gun)The surface temp should fall off toward the other end and be in the mid to high 70's at the other end of the cageAir temp should be in the low 80's overall.
