Heating for Corns....

[Phoenix]

Hi. I just got 2 new corns today, Yay! However, I am having issues deciding on heating for them. They are 5 1/2 weeks old and very small. So I put them into the largest kritter keepers there are (one each), added a pine substrate (sold to me by one of the breeders) and a deco. tree for climbing and hides. The water dishes are going in shortly; the ones I bought are too big so I'm heading out now to get smaller ones. What do others use for this age?

Now, as a substrate heater, I bought a Exo Terra Heat Wave Rainforest... small. But I am worried about setting this next to the plastic of the kritter keepers, as well as putting it on my wood desk or wood shelves. So I wan't to leave enough space, but still make it effective.

Also, how warm does that half of the cage need to be? I was planning on using one heater for both keepers, by setting them both on half. What are the heat changes over the day, i.e. should I drop the temp at night? How do I do that with this system. My room temp is mid 70's.

Please help, or point out any problems. I'm looking for answers fast! I want these guys to have a good first night with me!

Thanks!!!!!

[Rosy-enthusiast]

You could use a bottle cap for the dish. I have never heard of that substrate heater, im guessing its a UTH. Ok, I keep my UTH on wood so and it doesnt burn so theres no problem there. Since most critter keepers have 4 little corners that keep it off the of ground if there is enough space for it to fit through the middle it can heat upwards and heat the cages though I have never done it so it will be an experiment. It could be up to about 85 degrees on the hot side and around 70-75 on the cold.

[Phoenix]

Thank you!

[thunder]

post changed: momentarily confused pine and cedar

[Phoenix]

Thanks to those who posted.... the problem is all solved thanks to one very helpful and patient friend. Everyone is secure, hopefully happy and settled for the night. Again, thanks for the help!

[Colubrid Kid]

Hey one thing you just might consider is buying the zoo meds mini uth. It even works for plastic container, and with a rheo stat on it, it'll be a very conveaninte way to give heat.