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  • 05-12-2010, 04:23 AM
    baddawg91
    uth ?'s
    Do i need a thermostat for my uth or not
  • 05-12-2010, 04:30 AM
    mommanessy247
    Re: uth ?'s
    yes. it will keep your uth from getting too hot & burning your snake.
  • 05-12-2010, 04:40 AM
    baddawg91
    Re: uth ?'s
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mommanessy247 View Post
    yes. it will keep your uth from getting too hot & burning your snake.

    what kind should i get
  • 05-12-2010, 05:03 AM
    mommanessy247
    Re: uth ?'s
    it really depends on your budget but be aware that cheap is not always the best way to go. you can get cheap at reptilesupply.com. maybe they'll have other ones there as well.
  • 05-12-2010, 05:07 AM
    mommanessy247
    Re: uth ?'s
    ok reptilesupply.com has one for $29.49 & another for $89.99. like i said it depends on your budget.
  • 05-12-2010, 05:12 AM
    stevepoppers
    Re: uth ?'s
    I'll just second that. Mine got up to 120 F without a thermostat, which I've heard can burn humans after a few minutes. I've heard tell of them reaching 150.
  • 05-12-2010, 01:33 PM
    Kaorte
    Re: uth ?'s
    This one is probably worth a try: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR...1529683&sr=1-7
  • 05-12-2010, 03:36 PM
    all in balls out
    Re: uth ?'s
    Had a quick question regarding this topic. Can a dimmer switch on the uth work as well too?
  • 05-12-2010, 03:38 PM
    Kaorte
    Re: uth ?'s
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by all in balls out View Post
    Had a quick question regarding this topic. Can a dimmer switch on the uth work as well too?

    Yes but they are not as reliable as a thermostat. The temps can still spike with a rheostat and you will need to adjust the rheostat fairly often to maintain a constant temp.
  • 05-12-2010, 03:39 PM
    ed4281
    Re: uth ?'s
    yes a dimmer switch cam work you just have to check it constantly because the temp will vary if the ambient temps change
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