how to heat a herp room

redrott · #1 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 05:55 PM

what is the cheapest and safest way to heat a herp room. I have to keep mine in the basement and the temps are in the 60's. throw me some ideas

nomadbean · #2 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 06:11 PM

We have portable oil electric heaters in our basement snake room. We buy them at Target for $40 each. They are attached to Rheostats for saftey and accuracy. They just need to be in the middle of room for fire hazard. Raises temps a few degrees per heater in our 1,000 square foot room. Good luck.
Trina
OMNIherp, LLC

redrott · #3 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 06:17 PM

what about if the floor is carpet is it still safe.

Ratsicles · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2006, 07:07 PM

I also use the oil filled radiators. The ones with digital thermostats are a bit more but will heat to a specific temp more reliably. I have one sitting on carpet in my bedroom and have no problems ($350 a month heating bills will cause ou to seek other heating methods ::grins:

I bought mine at Home Depot ... But have also seen them at wal-mart.

Bryan

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