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View Poll Results: What would your preferred setup?

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  • UTH Only

    12 36.36%
  • RHP Only

    8 24.24%
  • UTH + RHP

    13 39.39%
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    Re: Poll: UTH, RHP, or RHP+UTH

    Quote Originally Posted by Zincubus View Post
    Soooooo

    I've heard on the grapevine that there may be cause for concern as regards the heating of plastic rub/rubs wether it's UTH or heat /ceramic bulbs!?!?!

    The suggestion is ....

    Plastic when heated to a certain level will always release VOC which have apparently been linked with Respiratory Tract Infections ( more commonly known as RI ) in snakes and other reptiles ..

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are extremely hazardous. The EPA explains VOCs, and the dangers they pose to our health. According to the EPA, VOCs cause eye, nose and throat irritation, frequent headaches, nausea, and can also damage the liver, kidney and central nervous system .


    Any thoughts , ideas , concerns or information on this topic ??

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    My question would be at what temperature does release of VOCs start in the different types of plastics. I’m guessing it’s higher than 90 degrees. Definitely worth looking into.


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