I know everyones probably going to yell at me here, but I dont have a thermostat on any of my Zoo Med UTH heaters. So I was just wondering how hot is too hot? If it was too hot for them, wouldnt they just move over to the cool side? I have shelf liner as my "substrate" in 4 aquariums, and sand in another (I know its controversial, and I am careful with feeding). So if there is something sheilding them from the hot glass, how can they get burned? Is 110 too hot for inside the hot hide?
How Hot is too hot for the hotside?
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110f is way too hot.
110 is WAY too hot. The way they burn themselves isnt like toutching a hot stove, its slowly, like a sunburn. So they can lay there and feel ok, but then you will realize that their bellies have actually been burnt. I would not go hotter than 95, and to me, that's pushing it. I keep mine between 88-92. You can get a cheap thermostat (ZooMed makes a decent one, I think its yellow) at about any pet store and a rheostat to controll the heat for around $10 at Home Depot or a similar store. Hope this helps 
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110 is WAY too hot. The way they burn themselves isnt like toutching a hot stove, its slowly, like a sunburn. So they can lay there and feel ok, but then you will realize that their bellies have actually been burnt. I would not go hotter than 95, and to me, that's pushing it. I keep mine between 88-92. You can get a cheap thermostat (ZooMed makes a decent one, I think its yellow) at about any pet store and a rheostat to controll the heat for around $10 at Home Depot or a similar store. Hope this helps
Can I put them all on the same thermostat, or do I have to buy one for each tank?
110 is WAY too hot. The way they burn themselves isnt like toutching a hot stove, its slowly, like a sunburn. So they can lay there and feel ok, but then you will realize that their bellies have actually been burnt. I would not go hotter than 95, and to me, that's pushing it. I keep mine between 88-92. You can get a cheap thermostat (ZooMed makes a decent one, I think its yellow) at about any pet store and a rheostat to controll the heat for around $10 at Home Depot or a similar store. Hope this helps
Just an FYI for everyone, I went to Home Depot today literally 15 minutes after this response and bought 3 rheostats, for all the different rooms that they are kept in. Thanks alot for the quick info. Just so I know, what would it look like if their belly was burned? Does it heal?
Glad to hear you got the equipment! Your leos will thank you for it. As for the burning, if you turn them over and the skin on their bellies is pink or red, they were probably on the hot side too long. It will heal, you might notice some slight scabbing and dryness of the injured area as this happens. Just make sure they have a nice moist hide to soothe their skin. When you measure the temps, place the probe on the floor of the hot side directly over the UTH, preferably towards the middle of it (they can have a "hot spot" there). That will give you the best reading
Glad to hear you got the equipment! Your leos will thank you for it. As for the burning, if you turn them over and the skin on their bellies is pink or red, they were probably on the hot side too long. It will heal, you might notice some slight scabbing and dryness of the injured area as this happens. Just make sure they have a nice moist hide to soothe their skin. When you measure the temps, place the probe on the floor of the hot side directly over the UTH, preferably towards the middle of it (they can have a "hot spot" there). That will give you the best reading
OK, Good, luckily no one has gotten burned. Everything is under control now:main_thumbsup:
So what exact temp range is optimal for the hot side?
88-97 but most agree the upper part of this range is best.
I keep mine at 90, give or take a degree. Some keep them warmer, but I'v found this temp to work best for me because even if the temp rises a few degrees due to ambient air factors, I'm still not within the burning range. I would not suggest going above 95 for this reason, jmo
For leos you do this?
Thats what I was thinking? Sounds more like bearded dragon care to me?
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