In the never ending quest for perfect husbandry, I recently purchased myself a thermostat.



I have been using an under tank heat pad, and an overhead lamp to provide heat for my boa. The majority of the heat comes from the UTH though. The bulb is a pretty low wattage, and is relatively high above the cage. It's only function has been to provide light and to raise the ambient air temperature slightly during the day. The lamp has been plugged into a timer which keeps it on 12 hours during the day, then shuts it off automatically at night. I want to keep using the lamp and the timer.



Now, on to my question...

With the lamp still on the timer, should I plug it into the thermostat as well or leave it completely un-regulated? With both plugged in, the thermostat should allow the UTH to run a few degrees warmer at night after the lamp switches off and the ambient air cools down. This would allow for a little more belly heat at night. Would this be the best way to set it up?



Thanks!
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David - Houston, TX

Young Red Tail Boa

Purchased 11/16/03

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