Quote Originally Posted by LP. View Post
I'm getting some heat pads for my snakes today or tomorrow and I need some info on them.
Just about how I would make the sure the heat is at the correct temperature (I've read posts about something called an "Accurite"?), If I should leave them on 24/7, how I would keep the humidity up, and any other info you might think is usefull.

I'm new when it comes to ball pythons so I'll be asking questions when ever I need help.
The accurite digital weather station is great for single setups. It records indoor temp and outdoor temp as well as humidity so it is the only thing you need to accurately measure temperatures. You can purchase these at lowes, home depot, or walmart.

Another piece of equipment you need for the UTH is a thermostat. You probably won't be able to find a good reptile thermostat in a store so I recommend buying one online. The reptitemp 500r is widely available over the internet and does its job for a single setup. It is very important that you use a thermostat with the UTHs. They can get hot enough to cook your snake if left un-regulated.

Keeping the humidity up shouldn't be a problem if you are only using UTHs for heat. Any overhead heating element will bring down the humidity. If you are having issues with humdity, you can cover 3/4ths of the screen top with aluminum foil tape (found at the home depot or lowes) to hold in temps and humidity.

Insulating the back and sides of the tank with dark foam core board is also not a bad idea. It will make the snake feel safer, help to maintain temperatures, and actually looks kinda nice!