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View Poll Results: Thermostat?

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  • Helix

    14 17.50%
  • Herpstat

    47 58.75%
  • Ranco

    7 8.75%
  • Johnson

    5 6.25%
  • Other?

    7 8.75%
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    Which thermostat?

    Do you recommend? Herpstat, Helix, Ranco, or Johnson? Or is there another one you recommend?

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    Re: Which thermostat?

    I voted for Herpstat because that's the flavor that I choose (like chocolate ice cream)...But I do like the other flavors of Helix and Ranco (mint chip and coffee ice cream)...The only one that I haven't tried is Johnson...I have a Pro on my bigger cages, a Ranco running my racks and will hook up another Pro to my incubator this season and run the Uploader program...So my long winded answer is that you really can't go wrong with your choice as long as you know what you want...For the higher end T-stats Helix and Herpstat and for the on/off T-stats Ranco and Johnson...All do well IMHO...

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    Re: Which thermostat?

    I own a ranco, I'm not sure how a herpstat works but I know people love them. My double Ranco works pretty good, then again it's the only one I ever owned.


    I never was able to find out if they work with UTH pads and have a outlet strip or what?


    But I know the herpstat 2 with 2 settable temps made me drool.
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    Re: Which thermostat?

    Herpstat... I don't know how I ever lived without it.
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    Re: Which thermostat?

    Depends on what your going to be running with it....

    Oil filled room heaters- Ranco's here. Though the JC are fine too.

    Racks/incubators/cages-Herpstat's all the way. I have a Pro and LOVE it.

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    Re: Which thermostat?

    If budget isn't a concern, Herpstat FTW!! I have a Herpstat Pro, and its the best thing I've ever spent $$$ on in this hobby (other than the animals, of course!)

    If you're on a budget then probably a Ranco.

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    Re: Which thermostat?

    Well, I think herpstat it is Thanks!
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    Re: Which thermostat?

    Look at coldbloodedcages.com for a great price and free shipping on the herpestad, and defenetly go with the ND, makes your life much easier, and if you want extra bling for 3 bucks more go with the blue face on it, they are very reliable! Had mine for more then a year and wouldn't keep snakes with out them anymore!

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    Re: Which thermostat?

    I've been using Helix for years and have never had a problem. Looks nice too.
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    Re: Which thermostat?

    I just picked up a Herpstat II, and so far so good. I like it!


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