Trying to get my tubs working please help?

I just set up tubs for my snakes because it was too difficult to keep accurate temps and humidity in my tanks. My question is do I need 1 thermostat per tub set up, because I have two tubs set up identically and plugged into my thermostat, the one with the probe is perfect but the one without it is 10 degrees higher so is it the thermostat or the heating pad causing this issue (it’s a fluker heating pad, taped to the tub with aluminum tape)?
P.S. It’s a Zilla thermostat. I know it’s cheap and you get what you pay for but I am saving up to get a rack and a helix this is only for a couple of months

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Originally Posted by ed4281

I just set up tubs for my snakes because it was too difficult to keep accurate temps and humidity in my tanks. My question is do I need 1 thermostat per tub set up, because I have two tubs set up identically and plugged into my thermostat, the one with the probe is perfect but the one without it is 10 degrees higher so is it the thermostat or the heating pad causing this issue (it’s a fluker heating pad, taped to the tub with aluminum tape)?
P.S. It’s a Zilla thermostat. I know it’s cheap and you get what you pay for but I am saving up to get a rack and a helix this is only for a couple of months

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Hmm im not to sure

You have the zilla tempature control tstat?

Im using the same exact thing. With 2 pieces of flexwatt hooked up to it. It keeps them at the same temps pretty much.

Yes that is exactly what I have, every thing is identical but the temps are different, this is very frustrating.:rolleye2:

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Originally Posted by ed4281

Yes that is exactly what I have, every thing is identical but the temps are different, this is very frustrating.:rolleye2:

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Are they right next to each other? Same tubs? Same ammount of substrate? Cuz i think if u have more substrate it "insulates" the heat. Not to sure. Same uth's?

yes everything is the same and they are right next to each other

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Originally Posted by ed4281

yes everything is the same and they are right next to each other

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Same amount of substrate to?

Then it must be something to do with the uths. I had a prob using my zoomed uth soon as i switched to flexwatt its been good

I am will to bet its the heating device! Are your tubs in a rack or just on a shelf or table. Temps can and do fluctuate from one pad to the next.

just on a table for now, I will be getting a rack in a couple of months.

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Originally Posted by ed4281

yes everything is the same and they are right next to each other

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One thing that you could do is get 1 large UTH and set the ends of both tubs on it. That way they will be heated by the same source...

Didnt even think of that just lay a large uth on the table and place them over it, kinda like a rack without the shelves. Thanks

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Originally Posted by ed4281

Didnt even think of that just lay a large uth on the table and place them over it, kinda like a rack without the shelves. Thanks

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Yep :gj: The largest size I've seen in pet stores is a 11 X 17. If you need one longer, I think Reptile Basics has some in longer sizes...

I see you are from Dallas. I vaguely remember a few tequila fueled Saturday nights on Harry Hines Blvd... :rofl:

Yeah I have had a few of those myself:D. Thanks for the advice

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Originally Posted by Vypyrz

One thing that you could do is get 1 large UTH and set the ends of both tubs on it. That way they will be heated by the same source...

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That would work :gj:

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Originally Posted by ed4281

Didnt even think of that just lay a large uth on the table and place them over it, kinda like a rack without the shelves. Thanks

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I would go with flexwatt from reptile basic's

It will be cheaper and if you dont know how to wire it he will wire it for you. So when u get it just set it down and its plug and heat :)

I think it will work way better then buying a big uth

You could put a dimmer(plug dimmer in after the thermostat so it still controls the uth) on the one thats higher and lower it to desired temp!