Shop Towels

So I tried searching this topic but couldn't come up with anything.

I was wondering if those light blue shop towels would be ok? I plan on using paper towels as substrate for my new corn, and we painted over the summer and have like 10 extra rolls of these paper towels. I think they are the same as regular paper towels only thicker and more absorbent. Does anyone know if that would be bad to use or not?

Also I have already set up the tank in anticipation of the new addition and just using the UTH the temp sits at about 98, I have an extra lamp dimmer from Lowes Hardware Store that's rated for up to 300w. The uth is only 8w so it should be fine right? I have heard using regular dimmers are fine to use but I just want to make sure. I don't want the UTH to blow up or anything haha.

Thank you for taking the time to help me :)
Satana

Should be fine so long no cleaning chemicals are in the product.

I will check, just to be sure.Thank you! And do you have any ideas on the light dimmer?

Ive used the blue scott towels for years with bp's with no problem

I don't think there is anything wrong with the blue Scott towels, however I just switched over to white Scott towels instead cuz I notice a weird smell that the blue ones have, probably not a big deal,I was using them exclusively for a while now, but i'm happier with the white ones. . .

i dont see a problem with the towels, i mean, to me they are just really thick paper towels, may try the white ones if an odor comes off of them, im getting my first corn on tuesday :D setting tank up tonight nd tomorrow, if it werent for school id be sitting home waiting on him "/ but no, school has to be in atm, and i cnt stay home, but congrats on the corn, wht morph did u get or a normal?:D

if the dimmer is rated for 300w then a 8w UTH should be fine

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Originally Posted by Satana

I will check, just to be sure.Thank you! And do you have any ideas on the light dimmer?

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I have used this with great results Home Depot and Lowes have them running a 150W CHE and 11w heat pad without a problem

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Originally Posted by RestlessRobie

I have used this with great results Home Depot and Lowes have them running a 150W CHE and 11w heat pad without a problem

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x2 :gj:

The blue shop towels you get at the auto parts store would be safe for a snake, just might get expensive if you start caring for multiple snakes.

And the dimmer would be fine too, I've even ran 3 uth's off one dimmer as a test once and they worked fine. Just don't exceed the wattage draw of the dimmer and take the time to properly adjust surface temps if using one.