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Heating a tub

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  • 02-06-2016, 09:18 AM
    Smitty33
    Heating a tub
    Wanting to get a new female hatchling and thinking of trying a tub. Is it safe to use like a zoo med UTH of course with a thermostat?
  • 02-06-2016, 09:20 AM
    PitOnTheProwl
    As long as its regulated there is no reason there would be a problem....
  • 02-06-2016, 10:28 AM
    Smitty33
    Thanks pit, oh yes a thermostat standard equipment at all times. I need to really order 2 herpstat as I figured it's probably a good idea to have an emergency spare on hand.
  • 02-06-2016, 12:24 PM
    EL-Ziggy
    Re: Heating a tub
    IMO the zoomed uth's get a little too hot in the event of a t-stat malfunction. I prefer ultratherm uth's especially for tubs. Even running wide open they don't usually go over 100F. I also like the fact that I can move them from one enclosure to another if I want.

    http://www.reptilebasics.com/ultratherm-heat-pads
  • 02-06-2016, 12:31 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    To make any UTH movable, take the wax paper off and then cover it with foil tape. (sticky side to sticky side)
    Now you can either just set your tub on it or use a couple pieces of foil tape around the edges to hold to a tank.
  • 02-06-2016, 02:47 PM
    Smitty33
    Re: Heating a tub
    Thanks ziggy and pit!! Great info much appreciated!!
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