UTH preferences

[ThyTempest]

Hey everybody,

I am getting two baby boas from Jimisnakes and I am looking into the UTH's for their 15qt tubs. I have narrowed it down to Exo-terra, since they have the best sizing to fit the tubs. However, they carry a desert (8watt), and a tropical (4watt) mat. Which one would you all suggest?

[ThyTempest]

Well, I have looked around at some not so well known sites, and still can't find a better match. I compared the wattage to ultratherm, and it would seem that the tropical is the way to go. I will have them on a dimmer, so should I spring for the extra wattage or is it just extra electric bill if the tropical will heat just as well.

[kc261]

If the lower wattage one will provide enough heat, you should go with that one. That way just in case your t-stat fails, the enclosure won't get as hot.