UTH,,,good ones

[financier]

Well my PVC enclosure's heat gave out the other day. It was built into the cage. So ow I need another heat source. I think i will have to go with a UTH inside the enclosure cause I cannot remove the other and I donlt think placing one under would allow much heat to occur.
Has anyone used any heat pads in enclosure. I have used Cobra mats which are nice. I think heat tape might cause problems cause of their claws.
Any ideas?

Thanks

[Jeff]

As far as I know, all UTH is designed to go OUTSIDE the enclosure, with a minimal air gap between the pad/tape. That is why they dont work for wood or similar type enclosures. The heat doesn't get through. It can be dangerous to allow the animal to have direct contact with the heat source.

The first thing I would do is look into the instructions for whichever product you are considering. I think most work very well IF used properly. The horror stories you hear about UTH are usually due to improper use.

[Rani-May]

Just don't ever use any kind of heat source where they can get to it. Will only eventually end up badly

[Richard.C]

With heat tape,possably mats to u can cover them with a plastic sheet to keep contact with animals away

What ever u use i reccomend thermostatically controlling it

[Spindown]

UTH are for OUTSIDE. If you want a safe inside heat source, get a Radiant Heat Panel.

I recommend Ultratherm Undertank Heating pads, with a thermostat. ANY heat pad can short out and cook your animals, thermostats are a MUST, and help reduce the risk by a ton. Many cheap heat pads can and do cause fires due to improper construction, and normally a lack of thermostat.