2,5 years later, finally seeing if I'm doing ok. Setup and shedding questions.

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Wait, so you guys just throw down an UTH (with a thermostat) in a tub, and no other heat source?

Pretty much, yes. That's one of the beauties of using tubs. No heat lamp or CHE to kill the humidity. Just use enough holes in the tub to maintain proper humidity levels based on the size of your water bowl and ambient humidity of your snake room.

Tubs - 99 out of 100 Ball Pythons surveyed agree they are the way to go

Point of order: The UTH or Flexiwatt Heat tape (same concept for both) goes outside the tub, not in a tub.