UTH (belly heat) Please help

Understood. I know we can't simulate all aspects of nature, I just thought it to be logical to simulate as many factors as possible.
So I suppose some rearranging may be in order...anyone know a good way to remove adhesive backing from a UTH? ;)

Not trying to simulate winter, was just wondering why you WOULDN'T simulate the difference in day and night temps. I was just using that as a reply as to why not to simulate DAY and NIGHT temps even in non breeders. So a constant temp is ok then? No long term affects? :salute:

OK, Thanks for all the advice everyone. I have moved the UTH and all temps and humidity are right where they should be. I appreciate all your patience. :salute:

I'm no expert, but I'd personally reccomend getting a better heat mat. The Fluker's brand is working well for me and is a better size. I tried a Zoo med heat mat at first and it only heating up a small square (*the may only being 8" by 8"). With my temp gun I was able to see how it was spreading the heat. I'd be like 96* in the middle (no snake was in the cage at the time) and 90* on the edges and 80* right next to the pad and 70 and inch away and so on. It also is not supposed to be taken off because on the instruction it says removing it once placed voids any garuntee because to could harm the electrical components. I really didn't like it at all and returned in withing 4 and 1/2 hours of buying it. I also noticed the thing on the package saying sticking it to the side was the prefered method. Don't they know what the U.T.H. stands for on their own package?
Anywho, I found fluker's mats and they are sealed and can be taped on the underside via sealing tape and can be removed at any time .It is better size too.

good to hear :)