Do I need a Terranium Liner?

[Tarzier]

When using a UTH with a Glass Tank? I'd assume so, because otherwise the snake might burn itself on the glass, but if I'm also using a thermostat, do I need the liner? I'm only asking because I can't really ever feel the heat through it(Though I'm going to double-check this as soon as the UTH warms up).

[chris-uk]

The thermostat will prevent the UTH getting hot enough to burn. I've never heard of liners, and I use heatmats under all my glass vivs. Surely if a liner prevented burning it would also prevent enough heat getting through.

[Tarzier]

Heat mat?

[chris-uk]

Heat mat?

Probably what you call UTH. Google is your friend
Personally, I use these: HabiStat Heat Mat. 150mmx280mm. 7 Watts.

[Stefan-A]

I use these:
Terra Heatmat - Heatel.nl - Electrical heating

Safe to use with plastic enclosures and without thermostat. Never gets hot enough to burn anything, but on the other hand, it's useless with more than 1cm of substrate.

[Tarzier]

Those are pretty cool, I use something similar, though I'm not exactly sure which brand(s) they are. They do get pretty hot though, so for my current snake, I use a thermostat with it. However, I have decided to use the Liner for my Glass Tank and forego using a thermostat... At least at the moment, I'm currently testing how warm the liner gets in that area, although so far it's become a nice basking spot just like the one I'm currently using. Granted, I'm not exactly sure if my thermometer is correct or not, because it says the spot is at 101 degrees F, but it doesn't feel that warm.

By the way, I have a question and it's completely unrelated to my original one; How do I cool an enclosure? It's been really warm here the last few days, which for my current snake is perfect, however, I don't think it will be for a snake I plan on purchasing. Are Florida Blues ok with 80+ degree temps?

[Billy_80]

We use small fans that I pirated from old computers and an xbox. I bought power supplies from the goodwill for less than $1. That combined with large water dishes, they can easily regulate their temp. On especially hot days (90+ inside), an ice pack on the top of the enclosure next to the fan makes for a very comfortable environment.

[Sonya610]

We use small fans that I pirated from old computers and an xbox.

That is a great idea and those little computer fans are made to run constantly for years! I have an old tower now that is broken, can I just pull the fan and power supply out and plug it in? I am unsure about the power supply part.

[chris-uk]

That is a great idea and those little computer fans are made to run constantly for years! I have an old tower now that is broken, can I just pull the fan and power supply out and plug it in? I am unsure about the power supply part.

The fans need to go into the right voltage cables from the PSU, but if they are already plugged direct into the PSU then the plugs will only fit the right cables. If the fans are plugged into the motherboard then you will probably need some fanangling to get them to plugged straight into the PSU.

[Billy_80]

If you look at any dc power supply, it will have the voltage and amperage output listed. It is rare to find one higher than 12v. The easiest way to connect them together is to simply strip the wires, twist the ends together and wrap the exposed wires with electrical tape individually so you don't short it out. In a DC motor, the polarity doesn't matter because the fan will spin in either direction. If anyone wants more info, or directions, I can make a video.