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We are moving where we will have no heat. I need to know if there is a safe way to heat them! Thank You!
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Is there any safe way to heat a tarantula enclosure?
- Thread starter new2tarantulas
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- Arizona USA
heat mat on the side of the enclosure. (not the bottom)
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What size would i need for the 5 gal tank? do I need a thermostat?
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smallest available. Temp gun is better than a thermometer.
and if your house is 60*+ yoiu don't need anything.
and if your house is 60*+ yoiu don't need anything.
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- Iowa City, Iowa
invest in a space heater it allows you to adjust for desired temp you want in the room
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We have a space heater its just the house is so cold and drafty (built in the 30s) so I wanted to make sure she is ok. I had to buy a critter keeper for her bc the brand new zilla 5 gal i bought had a damaged screen (they dont sell replacement screens and the shop wouldnt refund my mony ) So I bought the 4 watt hermit crab heater to mount on the side just in case it gets really cold! do i need a thermostat if i hook this up?
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Yes. Anytime you add additional heat you need a gauge.
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- Sunny South Africa
Wall mounted economy heaters works wonders... they are the safest I can think off... ive heard of faulty heat pads and them setting alight
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- Airdrie, Alberta
I read somewhere that heat pads are bad because they create hot spots and if the spider is on them then they can potentially get burned because they couldn't sense the heat or something? But that made no sense what soever to me. I personally have one on the side of my A.Avics enclosure, my room is pretty chilly. I should just invest in a heater though. That way I could control the heat better.
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I use a small space heater in my T room, works great.
From what I have read, artificial means of heating aren't a necessity for most tarantulas. According to The Tarantula Keeper's Guide by Schultz, the tarantula's first rule of temperature is "Any temperature at which you are comfortable will suit the tarantula just fine". They deal with fluctuations in temperature all the time in the wild. Obviously, below freezing is definitely dangerous, as are temperatures above 100 degrees F. They start to experience heat stress once conditions go above 95 F.
