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<blockquote data-quote="ipreventdeath" data-source="post: 8807" data-attributes="member: 462"><p>I think heating is a very gray area type of topic. No one can say do it or don't flat out. There are many variables that have to be recognized.</p><p></p><p>IMO, adding a space heater to a room would be great if you have a dedicated T room and are trying to heat numerous enclosures. I personally just have two T's currently and heating the room this way would be cost ineffective. I use a 40watt infrared bulb on an adjustable desk lamp fixture. I can control the height easily which gives me a lot of control over the amount of heat added. It adds roughly 4-6 degrees to the terrarium from room temp. My house varies from 66-75 degrees F over the course of the day in the summer and 64-68 degrees F in the winter. I personally think adding the heat the way i do will do nothing but help.</p><p>Overall, there is a definite gray area with adding heat. There are too many variables with enclosure type, species, heating method, etc. to make a yes or no decision across the board.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ipreventdeath, post: 8807, member: 462"] I think heating is a very gray area type of topic. No one can say do it or don't flat out. There are many variables that have to be recognized. IMO, adding a space heater to a room would be great if you have a dedicated T room and are trying to heat numerous enclosures. I personally just have two T's currently and heating the room this way would be cost ineffective. I use a 40watt infrared bulb on an adjustable desk lamp fixture. I can control the height easily which gives me a lot of control over the amount of heat added. It adds roughly 4-6 degrees to the terrarium from room temp. My house varies from 66-75 degrees F over the course of the day in the summer and 64-68 degrees F in the winter. I personally think adding the heat the way i do will do nothing but help. Overall, there is a definite gray area with adding heat. There are too many variables with enclosure type, species, heating method, etc. to make a yes or no decision across the board. [/QUOTE]
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