UTH = Under tank heating pad. Inexpensive but absolutely cannot be used without a thermostat as a UTH can hit 130 degrees which can and will cook your snake. Thermostats tend to have to be purchased online. Amazon carries one called a Hydrofarm which is the least expensive 'decent' one you will find. You will see a lot of ppl here recommend a Herpstat by Spyder Robotics. I agree with them, just 'told' my husband I need two to replace the Hydrofarms I currently have. <Darn, spare thermostats make future 'adoptions' s much easier.>

For thermometers, the accurite is good. Walmart for $12 for the one with the probe to easure temps on the hot spot and cool side. Stick the probe on the glass under substrate and run the wire far enough to have the body of it measure the cool side temp. It also gauges humidity 'decently'.

You won't know what your temps are going to be and how much adjusting you will have to do until you actually have everything in place. It can be trial and error. A UTH is a must but NOT until you get that thermostat. He or she can go without one for a few days if necessary.

Happy herping