That is true. I wasn't trying to get anyone to setup their tank like mine, I was just telling what I found worked for me in my situation. Yes, I realize their are many different uth. Why would you use one that gets so hot? Flexwatt states:

"Our products are custom designed to maintain critical temperatures that are frequently necessary in food and chemnical processing. Such temperatures may be necessary to maintain the integrity of a sensitive chemical, avoid scorching and flavor alteration of delicate flavorings or simply for freeze protection."

That doesn't sound like a herp friendly product to me. I guess its great for pancakes but I would just use a hot plate, lol. I didn't think about people using mega uth. Mine is just a regular one that suits my needs perfect. In the future I will state that I am only using products purpose built for herps.

I would hope that nobody would use one like you described. Not only for the animal but your home. Sounds dangerous.