But staying warm has become a real challenge for two Komodo dragons recently given to the Minnesota Zoo by the Indonesian government. By pumping the water through the tubes, which are embedded in a concrete slab, the heat contained in the water radiates into the living area. The zoo setup is similar to a typical residential installation.
Hot water is circulated through the floor, and the floor radiates that heat to the living area.
Long used in Europe and increasingly popular in the United States, radiant heating draws rave reviews from homeowners. And from dragons, too.