So i am getting my Rosy Boa this Tuesday and today i am getting her tank ready and whatnot.

So far the tank is 28x18x18, Im using sand as a substrate (Yes i will be feeding outside the tank.) I am using a UTH that covers one side of the tank, and have it hooked to a rheostat to make sure it does not burn the snake. I have a probe thermometer directly over the UTH to monitor the temp at all time.

I imagine it will take awhile to go from 70 degrees to the required 85-90 on the hot side, but its been a few hours with no luck. Im not talking about the probe, but the thermometer that will read the entire temp of the tank.

from what i have read the UTH should suffice, is that not the case? Will i also need some sort of heat lamp on top of the tank?

I guess im just hoping someone else has experience with sand and would let me know if i should wait and see if the temp goes up, or if i should go get a heat lamp.

help!

TY,