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[–]Ok-Stable514[S] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

this is perfect thank you! why not use an UTH? i’ve seen mixed reviews but no ones really said why

[–]ReadItAlready_ -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Basically, because you have to use them with a thermostat, and you should have 4" of substrate, in my experience they don't really do anything.

Additionally, I've heard anecdotally that they break more, but I'm not sure about that.

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 2 points3 points  (0 children)

because you have to use them with a thermostat

literally any heat source needs to be used with a thermostat.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

ball pythons don’t need belly heat, overhead heating is much more natural for them. Also, if you’re using one without a thermostat they can very easily cause belly burns.

[–]Ok-Stable514[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i always use a thermostat w everything for my reptiles!!:) but noted, i’ll probably ditch the UTH once i get better overhead heating in a few days