Sulcata Night Box And Great Way To Monitor Temp & Humidity

Yvonne G said:

I lock all mine inside at night. . . even the over 100lb ones.

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vladimir said:

@Ray--Opo I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01486LZ50/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

Although a lot of people recommend this one: https://www.lllreptile.com/products/13883-zilla-1000-watt-temperature-controller

I have one and it worked well and is easier to use, but I like the nice temp display on the Inkbird ones. Hope that helps!

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tortlover73 said:

I’m about to order my door flaps from that website. What overlap did you get??

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orgetorix said:

I know this thread is old now but I keep referencing it as the gold standard of deluxe night boxes. I have a question on the electrical. How is this connected to power? I assume the outlets are connected to a plug of some sort? I see outlets and romex but what is on the other end? Is it just connected by an outdoor extension cord?

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vladimir said:

@Johnkoch can you share some pictures of what the Temp Stick shows you as far as data collection? I'm intrigued

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Johnkoch said:

Wow, after two months I finally completed my Sulcata's outside night box. Moved him outside Friday (5/25/2018) night. Very much the same design as Tom's (Kudos to Tom, Thank You Tom!!!) also wanted to Thank Big Charlie for the info on the radiant heat panel and the Kane heat mat!!! This thing is a BEAST to move (8' X 4' X 44")!!! Another item that I found on line and added to my night box is called a Temp Stick. It's a WiFi temperature & Humidity sensor that you set high and low alarm points for both temp & humidity and if it goes into alarm it will send you a text, e-mail or both. It has an app that you download to your phone/tablet so you can check on current temp/humidity, provides historical data log, monitors battery life of the unit and sends alerts to multiple phones/e-mails!!! For those that want to monitor or get a little worried about the temp and humidity inside the box at night this is a great tool (only had it a week but love it), check it out at IdealSciences.com.
The box sits on my covered patio with two ceiling fans and a sun shade on the west side.
Anything I need to add/delete?? I have one question, I know the box should be at least 80 degrees but is there a temp that is too hot?

Floor, ready for insulation.View attachment 240048

Framed Out, Tito already checking it out!!View attachment 240050

Walls up and ready for insulation
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Insulated and wire run for power
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Getting Close to completion
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Door with strip curtainView attachment 240060

Tito Love It!!! You can see the Temp Stick on the end of the shelf next to the plastic box.

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Basking lamp and fan
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Done at last!!!
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Johnkoch said:

Wow, after two months I finally completed my Sulcata's outside night box. Moved him outside Friday (5/25/2018) night. Very much the same design as Tom's (Kudos to Tom, Thank You Tom!!!) also wanted to Thank Big Charlie for the info on the radiant heat panel and the Kane heat mat!!! This thing is a BEAST to move (8' X 4' X 44")!!! Another item that I found on line and added to my night box is called a Temp Stick. It's a WiFi temperature & Humidity sensor that you set high and low alarm points for both temp & humidity and if it goes into alarm it will send you a text, e-mail or both. It has an app that you download to your phone/tablet so you can check on current temp/humidity, provides historical data log, monitors battery life of the unit and sends alerts to multiple phones/e-mails!!! For those that want to monitor or get a little worried about the temp and humidity inside the box at night this is a great tool (only had it a week but love it), check it out at IdealSciences.com.
The box sits on my covered patio with two ceiling fans and a sun shade on the west side.
Anything I need to add/delete?? I have one question, I know the box should be at least 80 degrees but is there a temp that is too hot?

Floor, ready for insulation.View attachment 240048

Framed Out, Tito already checking it out!!View attachment 240050

Walls up and ready for insulation
View attachment 240051

Insulated and wire run for power
View attachment 240052

Getting Close to completion
View attachment 240054

Door with strip curtainView attachment 240060

Tito Love It!!! You can see the Temp Stick on the end of the shelf next to the plastic box.

View attachment 240061 View attachment 240062
Basking lamp and fan
View attachment 240065
Done at last!!!
View attachment 240066

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Johnkoch said:

Wow, after two months I finally completed my Sulcata's outside night box. Moved him outside Friday (5/25/2018) night. Very much the same design as Tom's (Kudos to Tom, Thank You Tom!!!) also wanted to Thank Big Charlie for the info on the radiant heat panel and the Kane heat mat!!! This thing is a BEAST to move (8' X 4' X 44")!!! Another item that I found on line and added to my night box is called a Temp Stick. It's a WiFi temperature & Humidity sensor that you set high and low alarm points for both temp & humidity and if it goes into alarm it will send you a text, e-mail or both. It has an app that you download to your phone/tablet so you can check on current temp/humidity, provides historical data log, monitors battery life of the unit and sends alerts to multiple phones/e-mails!!! For those that want to monitor or get a little worried about the temp and humidity inside the box at night this is a great tool (only had it a week but love it), check it out at IdealSciences.com.
The box sits on my covered patio with two ceiling fans and a sun shade on the west side.
Anything I need to add/delete?? I have one question, I know the box should be at least 80 degrees but is there a temp that is too hot?

Floor, ready for insulation.View attachment 240048

Framed Out, Tito already checking it out!!View attachment 240050

Walls up and ready for insulation
View attachment 240051

Insulated and wire run for power
View attachment 240052

Getting Close to completion
View attachment 240054

Door with strip curtainView attachment 240060

Tito Love It!!! You can see the Temp Stick on the end of the shelf next to the plastic box.

View attachment 240061 View attachment 240062
Basking lamp and fan
View attachment 240065
Done at last!!!

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Johnkoch said:

Wow, after two months I finally completed my Sulcata's outside night box. Moved him outside Friday (5/25/2018) night. Very much the same design as Tom's (Kudos to Tom, Thank You Tom!!!) also wanted to Thank Big Charlie for the info on the radiant heat panel and the Kane heat mat!!! This thing is a BEAST to move (8' X 4' X 44")!!! Another item that I found on line and added to my night box is called a Temp Stick. It's a WiFi temperature & Humidity sensor that you set high and low alarm points for both temp & humidity and if it goes into alarm it will send you a text, e-mail or both. It has an app that you download to your phone/tablet so you can check on current temp/humidity, provides historical data log, monitors battery life of the unit and sends alerts to multiple phones/e-mails!!! For those that want to monitor or get a little worried about the temp and humidity inside the box at night this is a great tool (only had it a week but love it), check it out at IdealSciences.com.
The box sits on my covered patio with two ceiling fans and a sun shade on the west side.
Anything I need to add/delete?? I have one question, I know the box should be at least 80 degrees but is there a temp that is too hot?

Floor, ready for insulation.View attachment 240048

Framed Out, Tito already checking it out!!View attachment 240050

Walls up and ready for insulation
View attachment 240051

Insulated and wire run for power
View attachment 240052

Getting Close to completion
View attachment 240054

Door with strip curtainView attachment 240060

Tito Love It!!! You can see the Temp Stick on the end of the shelf next to the plastic box.

View attachment 240061 View attachment 240062
Basking lamp and fan
View attachment 240065
Done at last!!!
View attachment 240066

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Johnkoch said:

Wow, after two months I finally completed my Sulcata's outside night box. Moved him outside Friday (5/25/2018) night. Very much the same design as Tom's (Kudos to Tom, Thank You Tom!!!) also wanted to Thank Big Charlie for the info on the radiant heat panel and the Kane heat mat!!! This thing is a BEAST to move (8' X 4' X 44")!!! Another item that I found on line and added to my night box is called a Temp Stick. It's a WiFi temperature & Humidity sensor that you set high and low alarm points for both temp & humidity and if it goes into alarm it will send you a text, e-mail or both. It has an app that you download to your phone/tablet so you can check on current temp/humidity, provides historical data log, monitors battery life of the unit and sends alerts to multiple phones/e-mails!!! For those that want to monitor or get a little worried about the temp and humidity inside the box at night this is a great tool (only had it a week but love it), check it out at IdealSciences.com.
The box sits on my covered patio with two ceiling fans and a sun shade on the west side.
Anything I need to add/delete?? I have one question, I know the box should be at least 80 degrees but is there a temp that is too hot?

Floor, ready for insulation.View attachment 240048

Framed Out, Tito already checking it out!!View attachment 240050

Walls up and ready for insulation
View attachment 240051

Insulated and wire run for power
View attachment 240052

Getting Close to completion
View attachment 240054

Door with strip curtainView attachment 240060

Tito Love It!!! You can see the Temp Stick on the end of the shelf next to the plastic box.

View attachment 240061 View attachment 240062
Basking lamp and fan
View attachment 240065
Done at last!!!
View attachment 240066

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Lobo said:

I have a question about the location and installation of your Kane Heat Mat. It appears that you elevated the heat mat on a plywood platform to keep it at a different level than the rest of the flooring. If I'm correct, then did you do this to keep the flooring substrate added off of the heater. Am I correct in what I am seeing from the photos and how is this working out. Did you place 2x4's or 1x4's under the elevated platform? Did you screw the Kane Mat to the floor. I'm also going to post a general question on the forum. Thanks!

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