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<blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 140119" data-attributes="member: 26980"><p>Just put the heat source at the side or above and not below it. They will tend to dig down and fry themselves if the heat is below them, at least with terrestrials.</p><p></p><p>I'd also consider a ceramic type of heat bulb (all heat no light) or a red heat type bulb. If you do that, keep it at least 8 inches away and under 25 watts in my opinion. Generally that is placed overhead.</p><p></p><p>I prefer to use a rheostat switch and not a thermostat. Of course, you'll have to set the initial temperature manually with an infrared thermometer first but the advantage is that the setup won't be turning off and on all the time. This means the components will last much longer. A switch will give a safe steady controlled heat at all times with perfect stability once you adjust it properly. Taping the dial into the proper position or putting it in an out of the way place is also a good idea.</p><p></p><p>Also, if a thermostat malfunctions, the setup will remain on under full power and kill the tarantula. I heard about this occurring when I was researching the question. That was one reason I decided not to use thermostats.</p><p></p><p>I have the same situation. My condo is only 68 degrees USA because my roommate requires that and uses all rooms in the condo where my Ts are.</p><p></p><p>Just be extremely careful with heat. </p><p></p><p>There are also grow tents that people use for orchids. Those might also work if you can maintain visibility. I haven't tried those myself however they are considered very safe for living things.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whitelightning777, post: 140119, member: 26980"] Just put the heat source at the side or above and not below it. They will tend to dig down and fry themselves if the heat is below them, at least with terrestrials. I'd also consider a ceramic type of heat bulb (all heat no light) or a red heat type bulb. If you do that, keep it at least 8 inches away and under 25 watts in my opinion. Generally that is placed overhead. I prefer to use a rheostat switch and not a thermostat. Of course, you'll have to set the initial temperature manually with an infrared thermometer first but the advantage is that the setup won't be turning off and on all the time. This means the components will last much longer. A switch will give a safe steady controlled heat at all times with perfect stability once you adjust it properly. Taping the dial into the proper position or putting it in an out of the way place is also a good idea. Also, if a thermostat malfunctions, the setup will remain on under full power and kill the tarantula. I heard about this occurring when I was researching the question. That was one reason I decided not to use thermostats. I have the same situation. My condo is only 68 degrees USA because my roommate requires that and uses all rooms in the condo where my Ts are. Just be extremely careful with heat. There are also grow tents that people use for orchids. Those might also work if you can maintain visibility. I haven't tried those myself however they are considered very safe for living things. [/QUOTE]
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