UTH probe placement

Quick if somewhat noobish question: Am I correct in thinking that I can place the probe for a UTH directly UNDER the heating pad (under the tank), so long as I'm getting the desired temperature on the warm side? I know that's how it's done for snake racks, and I just want to find a way to keep the damn probe from moving around. I don't really like having it inside the tank.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Blackyote

Quick if somewhat noobish question: Am I correct in thinking that I can place the probe for a UTH directly UNDER the heating pad (under the tank), so long as I'm getting the desired temperature on the warm side? I know that's how it's done for snake racks, and I just want to find a way to keep the damn probe from moving around. I don't really like having it inside the tank.

Thanks!

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I think that if you put the probe under the tank, you won't get an accurate temperature for the inside of the enclosure.

The ideal place for a thermostat probe is sandwiched between the bottom of the tank and the UTH. You will then used a probed thermometer to measure the temperatures inside the cage and set the thermostat accordingly.

either placement will work but you still want to use a temp gun to check actual surface temps and adjust from there

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Originally Posted by reptilelover07

I think that if you put the probe under the tank, you won't get an accurate temperature for the inside of the enclosure.

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While it is true that the thermostat probe won't read an accurate representation of the inside of the cage when placed outside, it is much safer. This is why using a good thermostat along with a good probed thermometer necessary

Thanks for your help, guys. I'll try sandwiching the thermostat probe between the tank and UTH, and of course I'll use a temp gun to make sure the temp's actually where I want it. :)