New Ball Python Owner....?

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They sell piggy back dimmers that you can just plug the uth into. No wiring involved. They look like this:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...10000003+90401

This is THE way to go until you can get a T-Stat. I have used them, and still use them for some applications. Cutting and rewiring a UTH is not a safe option unless you have some electrical experience.

Personally, I have a strict rule about messing around with stuff I can't see...electricity falls into that category