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heating, yikes!

caietaro Apr 25, 2004 07:28 PM

I've been having problems with my UTH the past couple of days...I came back after a shopping trip today and the thermometer read 112 F in my horus' hide spot!! I'm not sure if my thermostat is broken or the heater its self is malfuntioning? what should I do? Obviously I can't leave him alone for long with the heater plugged in

Replies (2)

sapphire_snake Apr 25, 2004 10:25 PM

if your UTH is not hooked up to something like a lamp dimmer or a rheostat can get higher than that.

Try getting a new battery and if thats not it, lower your dimmer or rheostat.
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1.1 Ball Python, 0.1 motley amel corn, 1.0 western hognose

caietaro Apr 27, 2004 01:41 PM

I have the UTH hooked up to a rheostat, but even when its set at the lowest setting it still got that hot. Guess I'll have to go out and buy a new one then.

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