Using UTH with a Sterlite tub

Okay so I'm trying to make a under tank hide for my snake and right now I have a UTH I'm just not sure using the Zoo-Med heating pad would melt the plastic. The tub is 12L and I've been reading I'd need a thermostat for it so I'm just not really sure how to go about this anyone have any advice?


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Get a thermostat? The other day I was checking and Amazon has one for like 20 bucks that's normally 40.

Do you remember the link for that one? And what should I have the temperature set at for it since it's plastic.


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Zilla Reptile Terrarium Heat & Habitat Lighting Temp. Controller,1000W

Best part is it's cheaper than the 500w, lol.

Ball Python temperatures are fine. Just don't let it run uncontrolled

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Zilla Reptile Terrarium Heat & Habitat Lighting Temp. Controller,1000W

Best part is it's cheaper than the 500w, lol.

Ball Python temperatures are fine. Just don't let it run uncontrolled

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What size UTH would be recommended for the tub?


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I don't know what tub you're talking about (is that 12 liters?), everything here is on quarts as I'm in the US.

Here is what I'd suggest: Don't cover more than 1/3rd the base of the tub with the heat mat. I'd suggest covering 1/4 to 1/5 the length of the base of the tub and inset it slightly.

Okay nevermind it's a 12 gallon tub not a 12 Liter lol I don't know what or why I said liters lol


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Originally Posted by Oxylepy

I don't know what tub you're talking about (is that 12 liters?), everything here is on quarts as I'm in the US.

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well, just in case you ever need to discuss liters and quarts, they're pretty much equivalent, 32 oz to a quart, 33.8 oz to a liter

12 gallon latch and carry tote?

24" x 18" roughly for the base so...

5-8" wide, and about 12-16" long for the heat mat

From Zilla that's a medium

Petco's site is telling me nothing about Zoo Med's sizes

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Originally Posted by Oxylepy

12 gallon latch and carry tote?

24" x 18" roughly for the base so...

5-8" wide, and about 12-16" long for the heat mat

From Zilla that's a medium

Petco's site is telling me nothing about Zoo Med's sizes

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