Heating questions for my tub

[SatanicIntention]

94.5 is fine, I keep mine between 94-95 on the warm side and they do fine, just so they have a cooler area to get to(80-85). Do you have a thermostat(a quality one, not some pet store junk) to keep the UTH from overheating? Putting too much bedding can insulate the heat even further and can actually cause overheating and failure. I use maybe 2-3 sheets of newspaper since the bedding is only there to soak up waste.

Definitely invest in a thermostat though. You don't want your new girl to end up with a burn as well as the cut.

[Papa Burgundy]

A thermostat is on the list for summer. I cannot afford one now, everything I have seen for a quality one runs on the $100 category. So once I work my butt off in summer to pay for this hobby, an awesome one will be invested in.
As for now, she doesn't apparently doesn't like the 94 because she is laying in the cool side now.
This UTH would be perfect for a glass tank.

[SatanicIntention]

Home Depot has the awesome dimmers by the name of Lutron Credenza. They are a plug-n-play slider dimmer. Just plug the UTH into the dimmer, plug the dimmer into the wall and slide the dimmer until you get the temperatures you want. It will have to be finagled with a bit, but it's at least something.

They cost around $12 and are generally white or clear plastic. They do not need wiring and can be found in the fans and lighting department.

[Papa Burgundy]

Really? SWEET!
This would of course be a substitute until I can afford a herpstat or helix when I build my rack, but awesome! I am excited. I'll pick one up asap