Shop Towels

So I tried searching this topic but couldn't come up with anything.

I was wondering if those light blue shop towels would be ok? I plan on using paper towels as substrate for my new corn, and we painted over the summer and have like 10 extra rolls of these paper towels. I think they are the same as regular paper towels only thicker and more absorbent. Does anyone know if that would be bad to use or not?

Also I have already set up the tank in anticipation of the new addition and just using the UTH the temp sits at about 98, I have an extra lamp dimmer from Lowes Hardware Store that's rated for up to 300w. The uth is only 8w so it should be fine right? I have heard using regular dimmers are fine to use but I just want to make sure. I don't want the UTH to blow up or anything haha.

Thank you for taking the time to help me :)
Satana

Should be fine so long no cleaning chemicals are in the product.

I will check, just to be sure.Thank you! And do you have any ideas on the light dimmer?

Ive used the blue scott towels for years with bp's with no problem

I don't think there is anything wrong with the blue Scott towels, however I just switched over to white Scott towels instead cuz I notice a weird smell that the blue ones have, probably not a big deal,I was using them exclusively for a while now, but i'm happier with the white ones. . .

i dont see a problem with the towels, i mean, to me they are just really thick paper towels, may try the white ones if an odor comes off of them, im getting my first corn on tuesday :D setting tank up tonight nd tomorrow, if it werent for school id be sitting home waiting on him "/ but no, school has to be in atm, and i cnt stay home, but congrats on the corn, wht morph did u get or a normal?:D

if the dimmer is rated for 300w then a 8w UTH should be fine

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Originally Posted by Satana

I will check, just to be sure.Thank you! And do you have any ideas on the light dimmer?

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I have used this with great results Home Depot and Lowes have them running a 150W CHE and 11w heat pad without a problem

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Originally Posted by RestlessRobie

I have used this with great results Home Depot and Lowes have them running a 150W CHE and 11w heat pad without a problem

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x2 :gj:

The blue shop towels you get at the auto parts store would be safe for a snake, just might get expensive if you start caring for multiple snakes.

And the dimmer would be fine too, I've even ran 3 uth's off one dimmer as a test once and they worked fine. Just don't exceed the wattage draw of the dimmer and take the time to properly adjust surface temps if using one.

Thank you everyone! Im going to switch to regular paper towels when I run out of the blue ones, we just have 10 extra rolls laying around so I figured why not put them to good use.

I am getting a male Blizzard, and I'm picking him up from the FedEx store tomorrow! I can't wait!!!