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<blockquote data-quote="Huntzman90" data-source="post: 161290" data-attributes="member: 29032"><p>Thats a tough one!</p><p></p><p>There are experts here that I'm sure will give you some good advice. Also check out some of the other threads here I believe a few T keepers have had this question although its obviously a little different in your situation.</p><p></p><p>Heres my advice.. </p><p></p><p>First of all I am technically hiding my T's from my land lord as im not aloud pets however I don't have rent inspections so I have never been too worried. Don't beat yourself up about hiding your T's and you did the right thing coming here for advice on how to keep them warm. Preferably you never want to go below 65° when keeping a suitable environment for your tarantula.</p><p></p><p>Most keepers will tell you to not use heating pads especially under the enclosures as if the temperature is too high for the T they will burrow to try and cool down and can possibly die from over heating. </p><p></p><p>Its probably best to use a space heater to heat your room. I'm sure you can persuade your parents into letting you have one. </p><p></p><p>I have been in the hobby 10 months or so and have always kept my T's in an old cabinet i inherited. This way I have been able to keep a stable temperature in the cabinet using a small heating pad placed near the enclosures. I have central heating in my house although my room does fluctuate in temperature more than the main living area. My heating is set at 68° and I have noticed a decrease in temperature of around 5° or more on a cold night hence having the heat pad. Again this is a small heat pad and not placed under or directly on any of my enclosures. Its just to keep the area they are in warm on those cold nights. </p><p></p><p>This seems to work for me, I like my room on the cooler side so I use a cabinet to keep my tarantulas warm. Others may disagree with my technique however Ive yet to have any problems and all my tarantulas are happy. </p><p></p><p>I'd still recommend using a space heater if possible.</p><p></p><p>Anyway I hope this helps a little I am sure a more experienced keeper will give you some good advice soon enough.[ATTACH]41760[/ATTACH][ATTACH]41761[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>What species of tarantula do you have and how long have you been in the hobby? Also it may be helpful if you can post a picture of your setup, enclosure, etc.</p><p></p><p>Heres mine..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Huntzman90, post: 161290, member: 29032"] Thats a tough one! There are experts here that I'm sure will give you some good advice. Also check out some of the other threads here I believe a few T keepers have had this question although its obviously a little different in your situation. Heres my advice.. First of all I am technically hiding my T's from my land lord as im not aloud pets however I don't have rent inspections so I have never been too worried. Don't beat yourself up about hiding your T's and you did the right thing coming here for advice on how to keep them warm. Preferably you never want to go below 65° when keeping a suitable environment for your tarantula. Most keepers will tell you to not use heating pads especially under the enclosures as if the temperature is too high for the T they will burrow to try and cool down and can possibly die from over heating. Its probably best to use a space heater to heat your room. I'm sure you can persuade your parents into letting you have one. I have been in the hobby 10 months or so and have always kept my T's in an old cabinet i inherited. This way I have been able to keep a stable temperature in the cabinet using a small heating pad placed near the enclosures. I have central heating in my house although my room does fluctuate in temperature more than the main living area. My heating is set at 68° and I have noticed a decrease in temperature of around 5° or more on a cold night hence having the heat pad. Again this is a small heat pad and not placed under or directly on any of my enclosures. Its just to keep the area they are in warm on those cold nights. This seems to work for me, I like my room on the cooler side so I use a cabinet to keep my tarantulas warm. Others may disagree with my technique however Ive yet to have any problems and all my tarantulas are happy. I'd still recommend using a space heater if possible. Anyway I hope this helps a little I am sure a more experienced keeper will give you some good advice soon enough.[ATTACH]41760[/ATTACH][ATTACH]41761[/ATTACH] What species of tarantula do you have and how long have you been in the hobby? Also it may be helpful if you can post a picture of your setup, enclosure, etc. Heres mine.. [/QUOTE]
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