how to heat my tub

hi i just ordered a pinstripe 09 male and i want to put this one in a tub. ive never used a tub so im stumped. Im wondering how to heat it do i use lights or uth ive gotten a plastic tub and i have aspen bedding the gauges and all but dont know what to do about the heat.please tell me what you use and how to use it on the plastic thanks.

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Originally Posted by BPTexas_Pete84

hi i just ordered a pinstripe 09 male and i want to put this one in a tub. ive never used a tub so im stumped. Im wondering how to heat it do i use lights or uth ive gotten a plastic tub and i have aspen bedding the gauges and all but dont know what to do about the heat.please tell me what you use and how to use it on the plastic thanks.

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get a piece of flexwatt or use a uth but you have to use a thermostat to control them. Other wise youll have a burned snake and a melted tub.

I agree. UTH's or flexwatt is the way to go. I would hate to think about trying to heat a tub with a lamp... messy.
Definitely set the tub up a week or so before you get the snake so you can work with stabilizing the temps and humidity. Also make sure you have a way to keep the lid secure. I prefer luggage straps because they have a cleaner look, but you can also use bungee cords or binder clips...