Quote Originally Posted by Smoked Oyster View Post
Honestly, I think that some of you calling me a troll, a joke, etc, are so invested in your setups that you can't think outside the box and recognize that there are alternatives that might actually be superior. The reptile industry wants you to think that their products are the only products that will work. And since they do work, you believe it. But the reality is that there are other products out there that are similar, and probably higher quality to boot.
Well, you didn't really ask for advice. Instead, you stated what you used and kept praising Steve for his knowledge. Some of the stuff you mentioned goes against much of the advice, experience and knowledge of this community so people will obviously be put off by your post.

If you had asked for advice on heating, we would probably have pointed you to a website such as this: Reptile Basics You're right, though. Zoomed does produce a lot of crap and you will find that most people on this site do not use their products, however that is what you will find in most pet shops. Instead of a Zoomed heat pad or a human heat pad, I would suggest purchasing an Ultratherm heat pad and a reliable thermostat such as a Herpstat or Helix. Those will last you a lifetime.