Does my UTH need a thermostat? What about Thermometers?

[yellowbelly76]

Sorry if I mis-read but it sounds like the probe you have from the hydrofram is inside the enclosure? This is the probe you want on the outside attached to your UTH. The probe from the thermometer is the one that goes on the inside above your UTH to give you a temperture reading on your hot spot.

A dimmer might be useful as well so you lamp is not running on full blast, something like this. http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Deluxe.../dp/B000FTEQCY

In terms of rodent size most seem to recomend 10%-15% of your ball pythons weight. A good kitchen scale comes in handy here, so you can weigh your ball and have a good idea of what size prey it should be eating. I like this scale, should be the only one you will ever need.

http://www.reptilebasics.com/my-weigh-7001dx

No, the stat probe is between the glass and UTH, on the outside. The only probes on the inside are for thermometers.hygrometers. Currently have 78.3/41% on the meter/hygro, and 91.2 on the meter between the glass and carpet (above the UTH).

He is about 18 inches long, and about 70 grams, but that is using an old, beat up scale, and may not be accurate.