Quote Originally Posted by darthkevin View Post
Ok I will opt for a UTH some new hides and a new water bowl. I am working on a limited budget meaning I already paid a bunch of money for the cage and such. What kind of UTH should I get? What kind of thermostat should I get? As for hides I know I can use like small plastic bowls, but I found some dirt cheap terra cotta pots at Walmart, would those be ok? If they are ok, how would I go about making the entrance hole for the hide so it isn't sharp and hurt the poor little guy? I have also raised the temps so I will update on that later. I do fun I have trouble keeping the cool side cool. Any suggestions on that? Pics to follow later tonight when he is feeding.
If you're on a budget, look into a hydrofarm thermostat. I think they can be found on amazon.

If you have the money, I'd recommend a herpstat.

http://www.spyderrobotics.com

Any UTH should work. Aim for one that covers 1/3 of the floor of the tank. Do not use one without a thermostat!

Most use plastic planter pots for hides. Just solder out an entrance, and melt down any sharp edges.