Eco Carpet and UTH's

[Derek1]

I was reading on ZooMed's site about UTH's. I can pickup non thermostat UTH's for pretty cheap. Zoomed says to put down a layer of Eco Carpet if using Aspen bedding to prevent possible burns. Do any of y'all use this setup? Non thermo's and Eco?

[SSSSnakes]

I personally do not use them, but were I work, we selkl a lot of them. Some people use a Rheostat and others do not, I haven't had any reports of snake being burnt from them. I'm sure it has happened. Snakes would burrow under the cage carpet as well as the bedding, so I don.t see how the cage carpet is going to make it safer.

[IW17]

What he said. You really need a way to control the temp.

[Derek1]

Thanks. Looking into the Rheostat after SSSS post. I think that will work well. Controls 2 pads too.

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by Derek1

Thanks. Looking into the Rheostat after SSSS post. I think that will work well. Controls 2 pads too.

Petco sells one for $50 that will control 3 pads.

[CosmicOwl]

Get a thermostat. It's a better choice.

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by CosmicOwl

Get a thermostat. It's a better choice.

I agree. At least a hydrofarm tstat. Hydrofarm will power up to 1000 watts.

Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Heat Mat Temperature Controller 6" at EssentialHardware.com

[Derek1]

Ok! Dumb question. I got the thermostat. Do I stick the probe under the tank between the glass and mat or in the bottom of the inside of the tank? If I run the cord inside I feel like I can secure the lid well or I'll crush the probe wire.

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by Derek1

Ok! Dumb question. I got the thermostat. Do I stick the probe under the tank between the glass and mat or in the bottom of the inside of the tank? If I run the cord inside I feel like I can secure the lid well or I'll crush the probe wire.

The probe should be were the snake will be.

[Derek1]

Thanks Jerry. I'll find a good way to snake it through the lid. No pun intended.