another noob, is my setup correct?

[CALM Pythons]

I use a Light Dimmer from Lowes on a UTH and a Thermistat for the Ambient heat source (CHE/HEAT LAMP/RHP ECT..) Thats a total of $15 dimmer & $30 Tstat shipped. $45-$50.

https://m.lowes.com/pd/Lutron-Creden...Dimmer/4462387


https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTP.../dp/B000NZZG3S

and here is how to set it all up bro : https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-With-Pictures!

[tttaylorrr]

okay, i read the sticky mr sully posted. im gonna run to the pet store and get a few things.

next question, because i have already stuck my UTH to the tank i wont be able to remove it. could i put the t-stat probe on the inside over the UTH and bury the wire? otherwise i think ill have to get a new UTH.

the probe between the glass and UTH is to keep the temperature as consistent as possible with no variables to change it. placing the probe inside the tank has too many variables which can change the temperature reading: poop/urine, water, snake pushing substrate around, etc. if you're veeeeeeeeerrrrryyyyyyyy careful, you can pull the UTH off and maybe reapply it; i used to have a UTH like that but the instructions say not to pull it off and reuse it because you can damage the internals and it can mess up. however if getting another UTH isn't possible you can try and pull it off, maybe use aluminum tape to hold it into place if its lost its sticky-ness.

you could also try to just lift up a section of it and slip the probe in, and use aluminum tape to keep everything in place. again, be very careful when pulling on the UTH.

[Stormy]

okay, i read the sticky mr sully posted. im gonna run to the pet store and get a few things.

next question, because i have already stuck my UTH to the tank i wont be able to remove it. could i put the t-stat probe on the inside over the UTH and bury the wire? otherwise i think ill have to get a new UTH.

You may be able to lift up a corner of the UTH and shove the t-stat probe in between the UTH and the glass on the BOTTOM of the tank. Do not put the t-stat probe in the tank on the glass; water, pee/poop can make it read inaccurate and cause your temps to spike; the probe should be sandwiched between the UTH and the bottom of the tank.

[CALM Pythons]

i always forget about the sticky! definitely read through this to learn basic glass enclosure set-up and requirements. it's a terrific post full of info!
also x2 on the hides maybe being too small.

This is how I set up my quarantine tank Taylor.. I love it!!

[Craiga 01453]

I think if you're careful you'll be able to get enough of the UTH peeled back to get the probe where it needs to be. Just take your time and be careful.

[Chappy4o]

here is my screen lid.


i think ill give that foil a try.

looks like some work ahead

[Chappy4o]

I think if you're careful you'll be able to get enough of the UTH peeled back to get the probe where it needs to be. Just take your time and be careful.

what should i do with her in the meantime? other than a tupperware bowl i dont have much place to put her while i have her entire enclosure torn apart

[tttaylorrr]

what should i do with her in the meantime? other than a tupperware bowl i dont have much place to put her while i have her entire enclosure torn apart

you could try the tupperware bowl and flip it upside down over her. just keep her close by so you can watch and make sure she doesn't go on any adventures.

This is how I set up my quarantine tank Taylor.. I love it!!

same, except for the bulbs; i heat the room they're in.

[CALM Pythons]

Yup like everyone said above I now put Aluminum Heat tape on my UTH's so I can move them from enclosure to enclosure but you may be able to unstick like suggested. Ive done that twice, once it worked and once it created a HOT spot that was 90 and the rest of UTH was dead.. There are tiny little wires all zigzagged and if you bend them they will break like nothing. So peal and pull strait, dont crease it at all. Also I don't know what kind of heat pad you have but you can pay $20 for the good ones from Reptile Basics ect...the Chain Store ones like zoo-med cost a fortune $40-$50. Reptile basics ships out within a day and I get everything here in NY from NC within 3 days.. Hides, Heat mats, ect ect....
http://www.reptilebasics.com/ultratherm-heat-pads

[Chappy4o]

sounds good, thank you all for the info, time to run to the pet store and the hardware store lmao