Re: I just got my first BP (rescue) sorry its a bit long.....
Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant
That BP is going into shed for sure, make sure that the humidity is at least 60%
The UTh must be regulated by a thermostat, until you have one you need to just unplug it and let the heat lamp do its job. without a thermostat a UTH can kill a BP.
Here are 2 good thermostats, don't bother with the junk sold at pet stores, they aren't worth your money.
I suggest that you get the thermometer/hydrometer, they are sold at Walmart for $12. They measure 2 temperatures as well as humidity so 1 unit will be all you need. (probe goes on hot side directly over the UTH, and the box goes on the cool side.
I suggest you read the this care sheet, it is full of important information.