tank question

[el_nico]

for a 10 gal tank for a baby redtail would a 50 watt infared heating light be good for heat or should i get a UTH ? also when i move it into a bigger tank should i use one or the other or both ?

thanks

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[buck2003]

I use red reptile night suns, but please put it behind a cage/guard so your reptile dont burn him/her self if you do use this source of heating, and IMO a thermostat is a must.

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[el_nico]

what exactly does a thermostate do ? and or would it be easier jsut to get a UTH ?
thanks

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[futureCROChunter]

A thermostate controls the heat and you are able to set it at whatever temp and keep it at that temp. If you dont have a thermostate it can overheat and burn your snake. And I would think a UTH would be easier/better. You can use a UTH and a over head(dome light) if you would like.
Good luck,

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[Nexus]

If your going to use a thermostat on a light bulb type heater as opposed to ceramic ideally you need a dimming thermostat and not an on/off type as the dimming thermostat will prolong the life of the bulb.

[el_nico]

oh okay thanks everybody