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<blockquote data-quote="Phil" data-source="post: 163128" data-attributes="member: 4151"><p>exactly what [USER=30996]@Konstantin[/USER] has said. Room/ambient temps are best and I have no problems with my Ts at sbout 20/21°c If (and only if) you have to heat with a heat mat, no more than 50% of any side so one mat spanning 2 tanks is fine, and always try to use a thermostat to make sure no overheating. Never place a heat mat underneath the tank especially for terrestrial/borrowers. </p><p>If you do use a heat mat on the back, remember to keep an eye on the water dish as it will evaporate more quickly so I always tend to have water and shelter in the "cooler" side when I have ever had to heat with mats. </p><p>I actually have a dedicated spider house so just heat the whole area with an oil heater connected to a thermostat and fan for better warm air circulation but that only works if you have a large collection (I have nearly 200)</p><p>Hope this helps. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phil, post: 163128, member: 4151"] exactly what [USER=30996]@Konstantin[/USER] has said. Room/ambient temps are best and I have no problems with my Ts at sbout 20/21°c If (and only if) you have to heat with a heat mat, no more than 50% of any side so one mat spanning 2 tanks is fine, and always try to use a thermostat to make sure no overheating. Never place a heat mat underneath the tank especially for terrestrial/borrowers. If you do use a heat mat on the back, remember to keep an eye on the water dish as it will evaporate more quickly so I always tend to have water and shelter in the "cooler" side when I have ever had to heat with mats. I actually have a dedicated spider house so just heat the whole area with an oil heater connected to a thermostat and fan for better warm air circulation but that only works if you have a large collection (I have nearly 200) Hope this helps. :) [/QUOTE]
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