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Ok, so I am trying different heating methods for my wood enclosure where I keep my tarantula enclosures. Mostly in prep for winter but also colder nights. On a long mirrored piece of glass I taped 2 inch high pieces of styrofoam and looped 25 watt heating cable on top of the foam that is secured by electrical tape. I felt by spacing the cables 2 inches would avoid heating the mirror and heat the air instead. I have not tried it yet, but I am looking for any suggestions.
I have been using a heating pad affixed to a 3/32 piece of glass at the back and putting the acrylic enclosures 3/4 to 1+ inches away. The air in-between is between 80-85 degrees F, although cooler throughout the rest of the enclosure. The tarantulas seem to like it. If you look real close, all four of my tarantulas are up on the wall facing the heat. I don't keep it on all the time and I move the enclosures around and vary the distances.
I have been using a heating pad affixed to a 3/32 piece of glass at the back and putting the acrylic enclosures 3/4 to 1+ inches away. The air in-between is between 80-85 degrees F, although cooler throughout the rest of the enclosure. The tarantulas seem to like it. If you look real close, all four of my tarantulas are up on the wall facing the heat. I don't keep it on all the time and I move the enclosures around and vary the distances.