Heating for B. Boehmei

[Puck]

What kind of heating would I need for my T? The daytime temps in my country range between 83F to 85F and nighttime temps from 80F to 83F. I always use my A/C though and I keep the thermostat at 60F which does keep my room quite cool. At the moment she's inside a 1.5 litre food tub which I keep in the hallway to avoid getting Elise (my T) cold. Eventually though I want to transfer her to a 37 litre tank. Maybe then I can set up a proper heating system for her. In our current situation, what is the best way to keep her up to temp?

 

[kormath]

rule of thumb, if your comfy in the room in a tshirt they'll be fine. I keep mine from 75-82 year round, on really cold winter days that might drop down to 73 or so.

 

[SpiderDad61]

Most Ts are are actually capable of handling and living in crazier temperatures than most people think. Like K said, if ur comfy, she is comfy. I wouldn't freeze her out of course, but don't put a heat pad or heat lamp on the enclosure. If u are having trouble keeping a room or area warm enuff for a T, u can buy one if those tiny $10-$20 mini space heaters. BUT if u do, keep it a ways away to heat the room itself...not the enclosure. The ambient temp will transfer to the Ts home.

 

[MassExodus]

I wouldnt keep one at 60 F..It wont kill it, but it wont be comfortable. Id just set my a/c to 72 and turn it off when Im not in the room. That way they get some warmer temps, which encourages growth and active appetites. I'd leave a fan on though for air circulation.