Zoo Med UTH

[bcr229]

Also thanks for the info about the thermostat probe guys, but I'm still confused. If I put the probe on the UTH pad wouldn't that be measuring the temp of the pad, not the substrate? Shouldn't I be measuring the temp of the substrate?

You put the t-stat probe between the UTH and the glass, under the tank, and initially set the t-stat to 90*F. Wait an hour, then use your temp gun or IR thermometer to measure the temperature of the glass inside the tank over top of the UTH. Adjust the t-stat setting up or down, as needed, until your critter is getting belly heat at around 89-91*F.

As for the hygrometer, congratulations, you've just discovered that the analog stick-ons are a waste of money... as is most of the snake "stuff" sold by the big box stores. WalMart sells a nice little AcuRite digital thermometer/hygrometer that is inexpensive and tons better - http://www.walmart.com/ip/AcuRite-Di...nitor/16888914 - of course, it's out of stock online, probably because herpers keep buying them up!