So I just recently ordered a Herpstat ND. I got it up and running this morning, Set the thermostat to 95, controlling the UTH. Currently the probe is inside the tank, under the aspen bedding, on the warm side.

I also have 2 digital thermometers. They are both on the cool side, one with the probe under the substrate on the warm side, the other with the probe sitting on top of the substrate on the warm side.

The temprature readings I am getting are 75 on the cool side (I know, it was a cold night and I am working on getting the ambient temps up) 85 on top of the substrate on the warm side and 95 under the substrate on the warm side.

I understand that the temps are supposed to be 80-84 on the cool, and 90-95 on the hot. Also the reason that the Herpstat probe is inside the tank and not between the UTH and the glass is it would have to be set to nearly 110 to get the readings to 95 underneath the substrate, and Im not to comfortable with that.

I am considering switching to newspaper to eliminate the temp difference above and below the apsen bedding. What are everyones thoughts on getting things right for temps. any help would be great, tired of stressing out my baby with all the crazy temps.

oh and another thing, I do not have A/C just floor heaters. Have also considered switching to another room to maybe controll the temps better. Sorry for being so long, just getting frustrated because i dont want to harm my BP!