NPI stackables

[Whnthsungoesdwn]

Hey everyone! I was thinking about getting the 4’ NPI stackable Cage for my northern BTS, but I have some concerns. First: it allows for a 6” heat dome which is a max of 100 watts.. do you think that’ll produce enough heat?
Second: i think I can add belly heat if a basking spot isn’t enough.. the bean farm offers a combo for the 48” cages with a Zilla thermostat and an ultratherm heat pad.. does anyone have any experience with these? I’m concerned about fire safety.

Thoughts?
TIA!!

[splashy07]

Those cages hold heat very well, a hundred watt lamp may be more than enough. I use PVC type cages manufactured by Animal Plastics and can heat them with a 25 watt bulb with an internal fixture and a 50 with external. I do not use any other heating methods. The ambient temp in my apartment is 65-70 in winter, and 80+ in summer, at which time I switch over to 7 watt LEDs for the internal fixtures, and temps stay above 90 on their warm ends. Sometimes I even have to turn them off. (I'm one of those freaks that does not like AC). Heating issues are common with glass/screen type cages that lose a lot of heat and humidity. I looked into those Neodesha cages myself, but already had many AP cages, therefore I stuck with them. Just ordered two more yesterday, matter of fact. Send pics when you set up, and would love to see your BTS!

[Whnthsungoesdwn]

Thanks for your response! That’s comforting to know that 100 Watts May be too much! I can always go down. I don’t have my BTS yet. still on the hunt for a subadult or adult northern... or waiting until baby season.