I have been emailing with Rich at Reptile Basics and his last email to me was that if I order the enclosure with an overhead RHP then I don't need a UTH (belly heat) - I thought this was odd since I was under the impression that they must have belly heat.

Your thoughts.

Here is what Rich sent me: Thanks for the email,Generally speaking that is vast overkill and unnecessary, especially if you went with the 80 watt panel. You can order a pad separately in the heating category if you felt it necessary but I would caution you against it. You will not need the belly heat with the panel. The panel heats the floor of the cage and actually is a far better mimic of the real world heating situation with the sun.