Deep Heat Projector Set Up - Why I replaced the Ceramic Heat Emitter in the Ball Python Enclosure

I explain why I replaced my ceramic heat emitter with the Arcadia deep heat projector and go on a bit of a tangent about reptile heating and why it is actually a pretty complex topic that seems to be overlooked by large segments of the reptile hobby, especially when it comes to snake keeping. So if you've ever wanted to know what infrared radiation is and why ceramic heat emitters, heat mats, heat lamps and deep heat projectors are not all equally valid heat sources for reptile encolsures - then this is the video for you!

Most of the information presented in this video was compiled from a series of other videos and articles that went over the subject matter in a lot more detail.

SOURCES THAT GO INTO MORE DETAIL:

PDF of "Why infrared matters" by Roman Muryn (where the pie charts are from):
https://www.reptifiles.com/wp-content...

Animals at Home Podcast episode featuring Dr. Frances Baines (light and heating):
   • Ultimate Reptile Lighting Guide  

Animals at Home Podcast episode featuring Roman Muryn (Infrared radiation and heating);
   • The Power of Infrared for Reptiles | ...  

JTB Reptile's lighting and heating trilogy:

part 1 (physics of heat)
   • Reptile Heating & Lighting EXPLAINED ...  

part 2 (most relevant to my video)
   • The Best Heater for Reptiles - How to...  

part 3 (UVB):
   • UV Guide For Reptiles - Vitamin D3, M...  

"Best Reptile Heating Methods & Infra Red Radiation" by Reptiles and Research:
   • Видео  

Essay "Why All Pet Reptiles Need UVB Light" by Mariah Healey of Reptifiles:
https://reptifiles.com/reptile-uvb-li...
(links to other papers can be found at the bottom of the page)

Product page of the Arcadia Deep Heat projector if you want to check it out (not sponsored, obviously):
https://www.arcadiareptile.com/heat-p...

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I tired to cite all my sources where possible, and the only images or recordings without citations are ones I created myself. If I did miss anything out or wrongly attributed something feel free to let me know so we can sort it out.

Table of contents:

00:00 Introduction
01:10 Why Heat and Light Matter
02:25 Solar Radiation
04:27 Infrared Radiation
05:25 Infrared RANKING
07:28 Heating in the Reptile Hobby
08:55 Why the Deep Heat Projector?
10:40 Deep Heat Projector Set Up
14:11 Concluding Remarks

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As usual, the introductory jingle at the start of the video was made by the amazing Marina (go follow her on soundcloud!):
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/qoFjk