Quick question I wanted to clear up before purchasing...


Will an Ultratherm heat mat provide adequate heat if attached to the bottom of a glass tank under about an inch of aspen? Or would a Zoomed UTH be better in that instance? I'm already picking up a few things from ReptileBasics and was wondering about Ultratherms vs. Zoomed. I'm also getting another Hydrofarm, so control won't be an issue.

I also normally use black light heat lamps to up ambients a bit, but I've been wondering if that is really necessary with UTHs and a room that is kept at roughly 80 degrees all the time? Just curious. Not the case in my bedroom...where quarantine is...but for those kept in my snake room, I'd like your thoughts.


Thanks in advance guys.