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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 121335" data-attributes="member: 26980">I've been keeping mine between 80-85 degrees. Slings are more fragile and getting them to grow faster is generally a good thing.I use voltage controllers for heat mats to avoid overheating. Obviously you need a thermostat of some type as well. The stick on flat ones work.Start low at first and make sure no one can bump into the switch by accident.Yes, some view these as unnecessary but I like the fact you can get fine control. Besides, if your home heating fails in the winter, your tarantulas won't be casualties, especially if you have a small generator for essential household functions.They also are probably needed by breeders to replicate native climates and induce fertility.[ATTACH=full]26078[/ATTACH]</blockquote>