Re: Using a thermal heat pad
I am using one of those for my roaches i dont see any harm in doing that i think your leo will be fine. ? can you set your pad to high, medium, or low if you cant not a good idea.
Re: Using a thermal heat pad
oh okay cool. What setting would be okay?
Re: Using a thermal heat pad
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PitOnTheProwl
UTH for your tank can be got at petsmart for about $20 but you also want a thermostat or rheostat to regulate it. The small UTH can get to 120 to 130 degrees if not regulated.;)
Were do i get a thermostat and how do they cost?
Re: Using a thermal heat pad
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Herp4life11
Were do i get a thermostat and how do they cost?
you can check at petco, petsmart only sells rheostats and they run about $25 I think. you can also go to your hardware store and get a "lamp dimmer" to use for now with the heat pad plugged into it.
The dimmer will take some time to get it dialed in but then you shouldnt have to mess with it too much.
Re: Using a thermal heat pad
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Dagan
Also a note to others with a similar question...most thermal heat pads will shut off after a certain amount of time. I know mine automatically turns itself off after an hour of use. Imagine having to return to your leopard gecko's cage every hour just to maintain the heat! Not to mention fire hazards... ;)
So how would I get it to stay on? I thought the hot side for a Leo needs to stay like 90? How can you do that if the UTH shuts off every hour???