Tub Setup Supplies?

I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what supplies are needed for a tub setup. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

Hey Taylor...


Wasn't that pretty much covered in this thread?

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...5&page=1&pp=10

Yeah for the most part im glad ur on! I noticed that in one of the threads u said u just setup your first tub...where did you get your thermostat so i can look into it...Thanks!

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Originally Posted by The One And Only

Yeah for the most part im glad ur on! I noticed that in one of the threads u said u just setup your first tub...where did you get your thermostat so i can look into it...Thanks!

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I got my t-stat from MGReptiles -- http://www.mgreptiles.com/

I chose the Johnson t-stat, which is a fair-bit cheaper than a Herpestat...but WAY better than anything you'd find in a petstore. They may seem a bit pricey at first glance, but the peace of mind they offer is worth every penny and more.

If you can't wait for it to be shipped...or if its too expensive to buy today....you can always opt for an inexpensive lamp-dimmer from Home Depot or Lowes....and use that for a short spell while you save up for a good t-stat and wait for it to be shipped. I would do that before I wasted a dime on a petstore piece of junk.

I think i will acctually do that i should be saved up for the expensive one in about 2 weeks! my next question when u select the johnson one which did u then select?

http://www.mgreptiles.com/johnson1.html


I chose the one with the 6-outlet power strip. The "raw" one is just the t-stat unit without any power cords attached and you'd have to do that yourself...which can save you some money if you're experienced with that sort of thing.

Also since i am planning to use the lamp dimmer for a couple weeks, could u tell me how it works with the uth.

Let's see if this link works....it's really long! LOL


http://www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/...s/162668_3.jpg

It's a dimmer switch that comes with a plug-in cord attached to it. You just plug your UTH into the cord and plug the cord into the wall....then adjust the switch to regulate how much electricity flows to the UTH...which then controls how hot it will get.

You'll have to play with it a bit to find out which setting yields the right temperatures...and it may need adjusting throughout the day if the room temps fluctuate much.


EDIT: Bah...that link didn't work. Lemme try something else...

Ok...that link goes directly to the picture...it's called a Lutron 300 watt Credenza Lamp Dimmer

Well that is what i thought, i will use the dimmer switch and in 2 weeks i will order the same thermostat that you bought...All my questions have been answered and i will get supplies in the morning...just to be sure is this what you mean?




http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gjm.0&MID=9876


If i can get my temps and humidity regulated i will have to wait but if all goes well i will try to get him/her soon as i can.

LOL...your link did the same thing that mine did. I edited mine and put up a link to the actual picture...but I'm sure you figured that out.


Anyhow...glad I was able to help. Good luck with it. Hope you posts pics of your baby when you get him!