QueensParkRs
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Any ideas? Even at the controller's lowest setting, the heating pad is too hot!
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UTH too hot, even with a regualtor.
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Susan
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Are you using a human heating pad with it's built-in temperature control or a UTH specifically made for animal vivs that is being controlled by a thermostat?
I'll admit that I have one viv (my isolation viv) on a human heating pad, but you are correct, they are still too hot on the lowest setting. What you need to do is layer towels between the viv and the heating pad. Depending upon the thickness of the towels, you'll need about 2 of them folded so one is 4 thicknesses each and the other is 3 thicknesses each, but you will have to adjust it as needed for your particular set-up. And be advised that the heating pad will eventually break under that use if used continually. I use mine strictly on a temporary basis only for sick snakes.
I'll admit that I have one viv (my isolation viv) on a human heating pad, but you are correct, they are still too hot on the lowest setting. What you need to do is layer towels between the viv and the heating pad. Depending upon the thickness of the towels, you'll need about 2 of them folded so one is 4 thicknesses each and the other is 3 thicknesses each, but you will have to adjust it as needed for your particular set-up. And be advised that the heating pad will eventually break under that use if used continually. I use mine strictly on a temporary basis only for sick snakes.
QueensParkRs
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It's a specifically-designed UTH for reptiles.
QueensParkRs
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ZooMed Repti-Therm Under Tank Heater, the smallest one. I have a 10 gal tank.
danielle
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I am using the same one and yes even on low that thing stays at 88-94 so I bought spacers to put under my actual cage which keeps it higher above the actual pad and reduces cage temps easily in the 80's where they belong. I still keep a close eye on it, but the spacers seem to do the trick without a fire hazard.
wax32
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Sounds like you are using a rheostat (dimmer switch) rather than a thermostat. Ditch the rheostat and get a thermostat. You can then set it to the exact temp you want.
http://www.reptilebasics.com/Ranco-ETC-111000-Pre-Wired-p-16172.html
is a nice one that isn't too expensive.
http://www.reptilebasics.com/Ranco-ETC-111000-Pre-Wired-p-16172.html
is a nice one that isn't too expensive.