Thank you for the video, I always have reptile basics make the connections . Looks like I need to do it myself its so simple
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Dale Wright Reptiles, that is definitely another good option as well! Thanks for watching!
@Ibaneddie76
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'm holding my big Bee female that looks just like the one at the beginning of this video. Your collection is looking good man and great job describing heat tape. Keep up the great work, let's see a room update soon.
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@eddie julian, Thank you! I will definitely have a reptile room update coming out soon! :)
@triciastegu7930
2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos- they’re so clear and concise. Appreciate ya.
@BenjaminsExotics
2 жыл бұрын
@Tricia's Tegu, Thank you!
@lorgagssertao4036
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben! I made a friend here in Moscow, Russia, by helping him (pro bono) building racks. He has been teaching me how to do all the electrical connections and we discuss design improvments for future racks for his costumers and different aspects of the reptile market here. We use a similar rivet technique, everything works as long as there is metal-metal contact and we insolate it correctly. cheers mate
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Lorga GS Sertao, that's awesome! It's always exciting to see how the reptile industry is starting to spread from the United States to the rest of the world, and the effect this will have on the future!
@lorgagssertao4036
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the market here is still in its infancy, or another way of saying is that it is a develloping market. The snake breeders (Balls, Burmese, Retics, etc) are very few so we need to rely on "imports from Europe. Of course that it is VERY ILLEGAL to import... but it can be done!! The "importers" (aka smugglers) take care of that for a small fee (30% of the price of the BP) and it takes a week or so to conclude the delivery from the Hamm or Houten show. It's very good business for the German breeders to export the low end morphs to a market that is only consuming classic morphs & combos (stuff that was made 2 decades ago back in the States, like Bumble Bees, Lemon Blasts, Pewters, etc). And better business yet for the flipper that sells it 2 or 3 times the cost!!! :P But I don't want to be a flipper, as most my friends are (see Reptilium videos), I just want to have my own little private collection of BPs. The trip can also be very stressfull for the snakes and there is the risk of exposure to low temperatures (specially now in Winter), mites contamination or URI development. I always do quarentine and so far so good. Do you know the Snakes and the Fat Man Podcast? Just check episode #31 & #32!! I was very happy & surprised by him featuring me. cheers mate
@andreheise1170
4 жыл бұрын
@@lorgagssertao4036 Are ball pythons themselves illegal in Russia or is it the import from Europe? People should not be forced to become "criminals", just because of a nice and harmless hobby. Politicans are disgusting people that only take our money and rights away.
@lorgagssertao4036
4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Russia has much bigger problems than imported reptiles, btw, it's not legal to import them but... it is legal to buy/sell & keep them here, as there are half a dozen reptile stores in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
@joshstone890
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't realize how many people shop reptile basics. They are right down the road from me
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Josh Stone, Indeed! They make many great products!
@brianmoates1249
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Brian Moates , Thanks for watching!
@FoundingFatherIl
3 жыл бұрын
very explained guy thank you
@BenjaminsExotics
3 жыл бұрын
@Ehixo, Thanks for watching!
@danettevanrooyen6158
Жыл бұрын
Can the same procedure be used for tub or other type of enclosure setup?
@Juanissleepy
2 жыл бұрын
say for example i want to cut it in half with scissors, that heat tape will still work? i know i have to put the covers or electrical tape on the ends of the copper.
@BenjaminsExotics
2 жыл бұрын
@BootyCheeks, As long as you don't cut through the black strips of the heat tape it should work fine for you. Thanks for watching!
@brewerboyzballpythons
4 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@BrewerBoyz BallPythons, Thank you!
@taeviansworldofreptiles3828
4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Taevian's World of Reptiles!, Thank you!
@randomeverything2001
4 жыл бұрын
What type of router do I need to buy and what bit? New to building a rack however we have the melamine and tape. Going to build a 6 high. I only ordered 8 foot so have to reorder I think but I also want to router down where it sits. Would love to hear your recommendations
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Robyn Bidwell, For a small project like a rack system any decent quality hand router will work (personally I use a BOSCH Model #PR20EVS). I typically use a 3/4 inch strait router bit, but this does require you to do a few cycles back and fourth to make the appropriate sized grove you need for your rack. Here is a link of the bits I have had the best success with: www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-straight-router-bit-set-3-pc-68869.html?cid=paid_google|||68869&gclid=CjwKCAjwtNf6BRAwEiwAkt6UQhaayR-qdkWIaVe8JnA6f_EVXDAqQjeF4KdV3dHKH6JPZWf-gtFZPxoCDZUQAvD_BwE
@randomeverything2001
4 жыл бұрын
Benjamin's Exotics you are so awesome I have been trying to message other people too and couldn’t get a reply.. thank you so much for this! I greatly appreciate your input. Have an amazing day !
@spencerkarstenkeely6584
Жыл бұрын
Can you run 5v through these?
@chiquitababy5
4 жыл бұрын
Can it be overlapped? Can it be cut and if so will i need to make another connection or will it continue to heat throughout?Trying to use on my dog kennel for her puppies.
@903morphco5
3 жыл бұрын
So the Heat tape won't bother the exposed wood melamine??
@bakwudzkilla
4 жыл бұрын
I just set up 4inch heat tape on a VE-100 and can't get the heat right. It's looking like we'll have to raise the heat a bit past 100, is this normal ?
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Michael J , normally I have to set my thermostats 5-6 degrees above what temperature I need to get an accurate temperature in the tub.
@bakwudzkilla
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenjaminsExotics mines at 98 and still haven't hit 90 in the tubs. I thought it was a little higher
@fernandoalvarez3891
4 жыл бұрын
I have 3 in heat tape that has extra of the clear with words on the sides can I cut that off
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Fernando Alvarez, Yes as long as you don't cut into the copper or black parts of the heating element.
@fernandoalvarez3891
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenjaminsExotics thanks that was very helpful I'm talking about the sides on the outside of the copper the has the black writing saying what volt it is
@teresaj231
Жыл бұрын
I ordered my heat tape pre-made with the rivets done & taped. So I watched this video & I have the aluminum tape with the stinkin' writing on it. Now I'm going to have to go back to Home Depot & get the kind without if they have it. I'm hooking it up now so glad I watched this video as I didn't know not to use it & didn't know not to cover the opposite end copper strips.
@RioCrypto55
4 жыл бұрын
Can you join multiple together in this method and still maintain min 90 degrees F? I am doing a 3’ by 3’ perimeter
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Seth Buda, As long as each unit is the same length AND the connector is also the same length you can make it work.
@RioCrypto55
4 жыл бұрын
Benjamin's Exotics awesome! I’m using this method for a puppy welping box to keep the heat on the parameter. Thank you!
@Armandov_8080
4 жыл бұрын
Hi what adult ball python rack would you recommend
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Armando Valencia, are you talking about a professionally made rack or do you want to know what tub size for a DIY rack?
@Armandov_8080
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenjaminsExotics a professional rack
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Armando Valencia, I would recommend C Serpents and TGR Racks for PVC rack systems, and if you want to go even higher end than that Freedom Breeder and ARS Caging both have excellent quality racks that should be what you're looking for.
@karl2kkent
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t you staple the far outside part of the heat tape (clear part with the writing) to the rack?
@BenjaminsExotics
3 жыл бұрын
@karl kent, Yes you certainly can, but be very careful because if you miss and hit the copper bit of the heat tape you can expect to get shocked if you ever come in contact with the staple. There is also the risk of heat tape failure if the staple damages the heat tape in any significant way.
@fernandoalvarez3891
4 жыл бұрын
Hey do you know anything about homemade incubators
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Fernando Alvarez, Indeed! Here's a video I did a while back on this subject: kzitem.info/news/bejne/o5CIqZmhcJ1qpqg
@straightjacketmusic1474
4 жыл бұрын
How do you control the heat and where would i be able to buy the wires and connectors?
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@TheArizona GunNut, all of our heat tape is controlled with a reptile thermostat, normally a Herpstat by Spyder Robotics. All of the main components can be found at Reptile Basics online store.
@Lharperreptiles
4 жыл бұрын
What size heat tape do u use on the adult rack
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@Lharper reptiles, I use 3 inch heat tape for all of my racks except for the 41 quart sterilite racks. I use 4 inch heat tape for those.
@homesteadinghedgewitchery9014
3 жыл бұрын
Lol those "rivets" just looks like sewing grommets. I wonder if you can use a $5 manual grommet tool and a hammer
@popester1000
4 жыл бұрын
Where do you get pliers like that. Reptile basics is sold out
@BenjaminsExotics
4 жыл бұрын
@popestermark420 , as far as I know Reptile Basics is the only supplier of these pliers. You can always use a VISE GRIP as well if they are sold out.
@popester1000
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenjaminsExotics thanks for the quick response.
@pauls5745
4 жыл бұрын
grommet pliers, crimping pliers search eBay or Home Depot/Lowe's, etc. legit heat tape pliers are expensive!
@popester1000
4 жыл бұрын
@@pauls5745 i actually found some on amazon called flag terminal pliers. They have a flat spot up front then holes where you insert flag terminals. They were $25 with tax. Ratchening ones.
@FooManPu2
Жыл бұрын
those are grommets not rivets. You can make a power cord like that with a lamp cord and ring terminals.
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