Brand New Ball Owner

[JodanOrNoDan]

LittleTreeGuy

1. Your heat mat (UTH) NEEDS to be regulated. You can use a dimmer switch (available at lowes or home depot)
im getting a very nice thermometer today after work for his warm side! with a 8watt heat pad I don't think it is getting to hot as he stays under there with no problem and moves the aspen so he lays directly on the bottom of the tank. Would a CHE above his warm side be effective? his cool side runs between 75-81 (night to day) so I know that needs to be a little higher, warm side at around 90ish.

To make sure there is no misunderstanding, Little Tree Guy advised you correctly. Your heat mat (UTH) MUST be regulated. A thermometer will regulate nothing. Look up burns on here and you will see why. If your animal gets burned you will have a very hefty vet bill that is way over the cost of a thermostat.