Human Heating Pad

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Originally Posted by ayobreezie

Whatever man,

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I think you've mis-understood me.

I was giving you credit for pointing that out, not being a smart ass. If you don't want it, then just PM an admin and have them remove the positive rep point I gave you.

Hi,

I'm a little unsure what you meant about moderators.

If you mean would that section make it into an updated caresheet then possibly not but that would be up to the author.:)

On the heatpads themselves, given they are not designed to be used 24/7, I would probably want to use a thermostat to safegaurd a bit at least. Maybe I am missing something but they seem to be about the same price as flexwatt as far as I can see.

This is a forum and, while there are recomendations we generally make in common, there will always be differences of opinion and preferences which change over time.

Trust me on this some of the things we used to do and use ten years ago seem barbaric when I look back on them (were about 10 years behind you over here in reptile care and equpiment for the most part).

I may have gotten the wrong end of the stick and if this is the case just singout.:cool:


dr del

I don't think 03 - 04 was before heat pads were made.. because I'm pretty sure UTH's were used for available for quite some time.. because from what I read.. all the posts from about 03 - 04 - 05.. they were all trying to use human heat pads as a cheaper means.. and most everyone was stating how much cheaper and more efficient they were.. no hot spots, bigger surface area, rheostat attached, etc.

Ohh, okay.. I took it a bit offensive..

And that's what I meant about moderators.. but you pointed out that the author needs to update the caresheet.

Hi,


There must have been heat pads of a sort indeed - we even had some over here 10 years ago. Mind you we still only have the same kind over here and they are complete rubbish compared to the ones you have available.

I think as the available equipment dedicated to reptiles gets better fewer of the old solutions are really valid any more.

A dimmer switch costs about $12 over here if your prepared to wire it yourself but dimmers only make sense in stable ambient room temps as you have to be constantly adjusting them otherwise.

Check out the prices of flexwatt and things at reptile basics - the amount of money you would save buying a human heat pad is now so little I can't see it as a factor at all.

When you add in the price of a thermostat then the difference becomes a fraction of the price you need to spend on the most important thing in your reptiles life.

None of those advantages you mention is really a factor anymore either, modern UTH's dont suffer from hot spots any more than the human heat pads, flexwatt comes in a wide variety of widths and can be as long as your t/stat will handle and if the cost of a rheostat is a problem then, to be honest, exotic reptiles may not be the best pet for you to keep.

Yeah, updating the caresheets and guides could be a scarily big task.:eek:



dr del

No, the cost of a rheostat or a thermostat is not the problem.. but would I rather have that extra cash in my pocket if I don't need to purchase something that is obsolete, in those reviews, to a cheaper, more efficient heat source? Yeah.. that's the point I was getting at.. I want to explore my options.. because yes, I heat my snakes with UTH's right now.. but they're the stick on tank type.. and since I plan on moving my ball into a rubbermaid, I want a non-stick. And I'm expanding my knowledge of what's available before I just go blowing cash. I'd much rather spend that extra $10 - $15 on feeder rats for my ball if there was an advantage in saving that money..

Just saying that from what I was reading, my thoughts were... "Well, you could buy the expensive things, but you could save money and get something better that's cheaper..."

Hi,


Ok cool, we don't have the stick on type over here at all and I can only imagine how much of a PITA they can be.

Remember you can also phone the shops we mention to ask their advice for specific situations - everyone I've heard talking about Ritch has praised his advice even when they weren't buying anything from him at the time.


dr del

Yeah, he gave me pretty good advice.. flexwatt or ultratherm + dimmer.. and I'll probably be ordering ultratherm from him.

Thanks for all the responses.. but I got a bit defensive and was pretty much really confused.. because like I said, I was reading one thing and being told another.. and everyone didn't bother to really give any other information other than "Why would you want to do that? Buy this, buy that... it's better for your snake.."

I took that as someone saying "Buy this car, it'll save you gas, and it's fast and you'll love it." Am I supposed to just take your word and not wondering why?

But thanks for all responses. Very appreciated.