new to BP's need some help.

[Maixx]

so directly on the glass im getting 101 degrees, scary! i turned the UTH down to drop the temp. i do have about an 1 1/2" -2" bedding should i take some out on the hot side so hes closer to the heat.

Most substrates insulate against a UTH, it works better only having about 1 inch loose substrate (aspen) or 1/2 inch dense substrate (bark).
You really only need enough to soak up any mess they leave.