HEY CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH MY GECKO ROOM

[805GECKOS]

HEY EVERYONE IM NEW TO THE SITE AND I JUST STARTED BREEDING GECKOS LIKE 2 YEARS AGO I LIVE IN SOUTHERN CA I CURRENTLY HAVE MY GECKOS IN MY ROOM I HAVE A SMALL LAUNDRY ROOM OUTSIDE THAT I WANT TO TURM IT INOT MY GECKO ROOM ITS PRETTY SMALL ABOUT 10' BY 15' IT HAS ONE SMALL WINDOW AND A DOOR WITH A WINDOW I NEED HELP GETTING IT WARMER SO I CAN KEEP MY GECKOS IN IT RIGHT NOW THE TEMPS ARE 62 AT NIGHT ANY ONE HAVE A SIMILIAR GECKO ROOM OR ANY IDEAS MY GECKOS ARE IN SWEATER BOXED RACKS WITH 4" HEAT TAPE IF ANYONE HAS ANY IDEAS I WOULD REALLY APRECIATED THANKS

 

[Ccrashca069]

Well I have a couple ideals if your willing spend the money. I would check the instalation or replace/add it as needed. If the windows are single pane I would replace them with double pane. That would help keep the room warmer. For the door put blinds and maybe drapes. I would also use the higher wattage heat tape. I live on a mountain and the temps can drop pretty good. I have had freezing temps 4 times in the last 3 weeks so I am going to be using the highest wattage heat tape I can find and hook it up to a helix so I can adjust the temp as it warms up. I hope those ideas help you out.

 

[paulnj]

TURNING OFF YOUR CAPS WILL HELP MY EYES FROM HURTING

Get a space heater on a thermostat

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Welcome to GeckoForums.net! I agree... when you type in all caps, it seems like you are YELLING AT US!

 

[805GECKOS]

oh sorry about that im not really looking to spend that much money i dont have the money right now but thanks im a consider it when i get some cash

 

[Ccrashca069]

Well the cheap fix would be what Paul said and get a spacesaver heater. I was just giving you ideals to fix the prob.

 

[paulnj]

My basement hits a low of 58 in the winter and all my racks are moving down this weekend....hopefully. I am sure 150+ feet of flexwatt will raise the temps alittle until I make more racks.. hahaha

I have a cheap space heater down there right now that does the job because it was my GF's brother's room for few years until I got tired of feeding him:main_evilgrin: He said it heats up the large room quite well, so we'll see.

I plan to either add a secondary heater and make a temp controlled room next year or just insulate it better and use a space heater if I can get away with it.

 

[geckoluv2187]

I live in socal as well, I know most houses/ apartments have those thin windows. When it gets really cold, I'll often hang up heavy blankets or towels over my window, it can help keep the heat in, and the cold out! Space heaters are great too.

 

[805GECKOS]

hey i am going to cover the windows either with thick blankets or styrofoam
also going to use a spce heater , i have a question also can i use a space heater with a dimmer switch to control the temp or what can i use also what are you guys reptile room temps thanks

 

[Ccrashca069]

I am positive those spacesaver heaters have 2 or 3 settings on them. The blanket ideal is very good.

 

[LadyGecko]

The newer models of space heaters do have 2 or 3 settings on them and they actually aren't near as bad of energy hogs or as dangerous as the old ones used to be
They have cool touch and off/tip over features
I have around 3 of them and i use them for the reptiles when the north wind starts to blow and it gets REALLY cold

Because I have my tanks of assorted lizards scattered all over the house and the house is small-one larger and 2 small ones really do the trick

I also do the blanket thing over the windows or i put thick plastic sheets over select windows-that really helps a lot

Good Luck with getting everybody moved and keeping them nice and warm

Sandy

 

[paulnj]

Most space heaters have a thermostat built in that is "OK" judging by the one I have. I am testing one right now to see if I will keep it. It seems to cycle OK, but I am not convinced that I am keeping it yet. I am going to let it run more today while trying to fine tune the temps to a constant 68-70. If need be I will just crank it up all the way and try a herpstat or alife thermostat to get a more even temp in the room.

If that doesn't do the trick, I will get a different space heater and start the process all over .

 

[805GECKOS]

hey can u use one of those alife thermostats on a space heater you guys no the ones that turn on and off ?

 

[IMacBevan]

Given the beginning of your screen name I'm going to guess you are actually up near the central coast, though at this point that is just a guess.

You have a variety of options but I would put visiting other keepers/breeders in your area at the top of your list. This will give you an idea of how others are keeping their collections and how they cope with environmental conditions.

If you are interested, email me with what region you are in and I can suggest some people to contact.