Help!!!!

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Originally Posted by Little B-Py

I checked on him today and it looks like his back is healing nicely, no redness or anything that looks like infection and no puss. I think we may be in the clear.

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Sounds good, keep working on getting a more secure set-up together either as becky described with a tub or a small tank with proper temps, humidity and security (hides). Once you have everything set-up and his back is healing well, attempt feeding again, WITHOUT assistance.

As I have been told in my other thread, I am going to attempt live feeding after a week of them not being handled. I am having an issue with the tubs though, the humidity refuses to drop. I have like 10 holes in one and the tub is still fogged up. I guess I can try to drill bigger holes instead of using the soldering iron trick (which is really cool lol). Other than that I may have to find a new way to situate the heat pad because the cold side is at 73, granted that is +10 from their old tanks, but still not high enough. I used the method from this post for the UTH but I think I may have to actually tape it to the bottom of the tank because it is sitting about 1/4"-1/2" away from it. I do kinda like it like that because it keeps the tub from creating a hot spot.

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Originally Posted by Little B-Py

As I have been told in my other thread, I am going to attempt live feeding after a week of them not being handled. I am having an issue with the tubs though, the humidity refuses to drop. I have like 10 holes in one and the tub is still fogged up. I guess I can try to drill bigger holes instead of using the soldering iron trick (which is really cool lol). Other than that I may have to find a new way to situate the heat pad because the cold side is at 73, granted that is +10 from their old tanks, but still not high enough. I used the method from this post for the UTH but I think I may have to actually tape it to the bottom of the tank because it is sitting about 1/4"-1/2" away from it. I do kinda like it like that because it keeps the tub from creating a hot spot.

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If you have the probe of your thermostat right on the UTH and a thermometer probe on the inside on the tub , the hot spot should be fine and easy to monitor. I tape my UTH right to the bottom of the tub with foil tape. I insulated my tub on the base with bubble foil (meant for water heaters, but works great) and it helped keep the cool side warmer.

I have the thermometer probe is on the bottom of the tub so do I need to move it to the side or somthing?

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Originally Posted by Little B-Py

I have the thermometer probe is on the bottom of the tub so do I need to move it to the side or somthing?

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In addition to your thermometer you need a thermostat to control the temp of the UTH. Or a dimmer switch.

I have a dimmer. I was tweaking with it for about 1.5 hours last night so I got it pretty much spot on.

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Originally Posted by Little B-Py

I have a dimmer. I was tweaking with it for about 1.5 hours last night so I got it pretty much spot on.

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You will find that a dimmer will never be right on the correct temp. This is because unlike a thermostat, a dimmer does not turn off and on to account for room temperature changes and fluctuations in electricity flow. A dimmer will always require you to adjust it unless the temperature of the room is very steady. A ranco or johnson thermostat is about $70 and well worth it if you can manage the money.

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Originally Posted by missi182

You will find that a dimmer will never be right on the correct temp. This is because unlike a thermostat, a dimmer does not turn off and on to account for room temperature changes and fluctuations in electricity flow. A dimmer will always require you to adjust it unless the temperature of the room is very steady. A ranco or johnson thermostat is about $70 and well worth it if you can manage the money.

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I agree, a tstat is $ better spent then a vet visit;)

I plan on getting a couple of thermostats for their tubs when I have the funds available to do so.

For the humidity, solder more holes. And don't do any holes in the lid or top.

Double the amount of holes you have. :]