Quote Originally Posted by FrankieCarbone View Post
how do you install those things, i mean i think i saw a picture of one once, and it was just like come single cables sticking out or something, is it just the same as setting up a dimmer? as in plug the uth cord into the dimmer adapter and plus in the dimmer cord? or is it more complex, and im referring to specifically the herpstat which is going to be the one i get...
Quote Originally Posted by Anya View Post


ahaha, something like that, yeah! Right now my latest excitement is getting myself to a micheals to pick up some fake plants...I hadn't even though of that before today!
Hooking up a thermostat is simple. You attach the thermostat probe to the bottom of the enclosure, attach the UTH over the probe, plug the UTH into the thermostat, and plug the thermostat into the wall. Then follow the directions on programming your thermostat.
When taping the probe to the bottom of the enclosure, don't put the tape directly on the probe itself, put it on the lead (wire). Here is the link to a thread I made on setting up a tub, but the UTH and thermostat probe are mounted the same:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Basics...*DUW*

When you mount the probe to the bottom of your enclosure, it will make the tank wobbly, so it will need to be elevated for clearance. Some UTH's come with little rubber feet that stick onto the bottom of the tank. If your UTH didn't come with these then you will need to improvise. While you are at Michaels getting fake plants, take a walk over to the wood working section. They will have a variety of little wooden discs and shapes that will make good risers. You can attach them with hot glue or some of those double sided sticky pads will work also. Or you can even use four plastic bottle caps. What ever you decide to use only needs to raise the tank up about 3/8 to 1/2 inch.