Switching to tub. (another one of these threads)

[omnibus2]

I currently use an RF-1000 thermostat. I hear the helix ones work great, but I can not afford one of those right now. Since the ZooMed under tank heaters are not to be used for glass, what do you recommend I use as a heat source for a tub? Would heat tape or another kind of undertank heater work better? I currently have a pastel bp that is about 3 months old.
Also, since my thermostat has a probe this is to be inserted in the enclosure to measure the temperature, I assume drilling a hole on the top of the tub would be alright? Any particular recommendations on tubs or anything else is also welcome. Thank you for your replies.

[Wh00h0069]

If the heat pad is hot enough to heat the tank I would assume that it would be hot enough to use for a tub, but you have to make sure that it is properly controlled. Yes, you could use a soldering iron to melt, or drill, a hole large enough for your temperature probe to fit through, but I would put it in the side so the probe could stay in the tub when the lid is off. There are many good tubs out there. I really like Iris tubs, but I also use Sterilite.

[omnibus2]

If the heat pad is hot enough to heat the tank I would assume that it would be hot enough to use for a tub, but you have to make sure that it is properly controlled. Yes, you could use a soldering iron to melt, or drill, a hole large enough for your temperature probe to fit through, but I would put it in the side so the probe could stay in the tub when the lid is off. There are many good tubs out there. I really like Iris tubs, but I also use Sterilite.

Thanks for the reply.

My ambient temps are lower than ideal; when I put my finger to the glass (don't worry it is covered with bedding) it is hot, so I assume the uth is doing it's job. I guess the glass tank isn't doing a good job of maintaining the heat.
The thing is that the uth's instructions say specifically only to use with glass, and not plastic, so I don't want to risk it.

[mechnut450]

I usinga a heaingpad ( temp ) for my 2 in QT I setit so the pad betwee nthe 2 and it maintaining the required temps I have it set on medium and on a esu control unit. I will be building a small QT rach next summer if I plan on more snakes purchases or rescues. I am close to the limit I set for myself. I used one of those taper drill bits that looks liek a icecream cone ( was on another post ) it works great and theedges are smooth so far. I used it to enlarge a couple holes and add a few new ones to another tub . THey are kinda of high I paid 23 bucks for theoneI got andI seen a 3 piece set for 73 bucks. I can make holes from 1/8 up to 1/2 inch in size.

[psycho]

Using a UTH under a tub will do fine...the heat prvided by the UTH is far from melting the plastic...I have my lemon pastel in a tub with a UTH & have it conected to a Rheostat & so far it gives me the temps I want & No! it hasn't melt the plastic...u can slightly drill a hole through the side of the tub big enough so your probe can fit...

[psycho]

Mechnut450 I've read & read your post over & over again & I just can't seem to understand it...

[OhhWatALoser]

machnut's post in a nutshell is he has a uni-bit and drills holes with it... tho im not sure why you would need it. I just put 1/4 inch holes in my tubs if they need it.

I use bottom heat on my racks, controlled with a thermostat its not going to get much hotter than what the thermostat is set for. tho i use newpaper so not much to heat through. even if you use bedding it shouldn't got hot enough to harm the plastic.

another note, I've been told by multiple sources that neos respond better to back heat rather than belly heat, mayb its a michigan thing, I don't know, just what i've been told, no personal experience, but herd it enough times, when i do build a baby rack, it will be back heat.

[omnibus2]

Does anybody recommend any good heat pads that work for plastic tubs? Preferably, one that does not stick permanently.

Also, if for some reason my bp buries under the substrate (he hasn't done it yet), would there be a risk of him getting burn, even though I use a thermostat?