help picking out a thermostat

[GGALAN]

i ordered the animal plastics t8 and i need help picking out a thermostat that i need to go with my flex watt and i also want to use a heat radiant panel the pet shop i go to recommended for me to get a zoo med rheostat but i would like some input

thanks

[The Serpent Merchant]

Don't get a zoo med rheostat, or any thermostat sold in a pet store, they are all overpriced junk. (Honestly you shouldn't go to a pet shop for advice, they very rarely have staffs that have even the faintest clue how to properly take care of reptiles)

Here are 3 good thermostats. I would recommend that you get the best one that you can afford as the thermostat is the only thing that will keep your BP from getting burned.

Budget: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR.../dp/B000NZZG3S

Mid-Range: http://www.reptilebasics.com/ranco-etc-111000-pre-wired

Best: http://spyderrobotics.com/home/products.html

This thread explains the differences between them: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...t-Thermometers

I would recommend the herpstat 2 for your setup. The herpstat 2 will be able to independently control the flexwatt and radiant heat panel. (which MUST be regulated separately)

[jben]

I like my VE200 & ranco.

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[KMG]

Think about future plans. If you plan on keeping more animals in the future it may be beneficial to get a tstat that can run several devices. I have a Spyderobotics Herpstat 1 and 4. I love them both but the 4 blew me away with what it can do. They also have awesome service and ship them quick.

Snake keeping is addictive, everybody here can tell you that. Plan accordingly.

[GGALAN]

thats exactly the responce i was looking for i do want to expand and get more tanks. and i dont want to get anything cheap that i am going to have to replace because in the long run im going to end up spending the same amount of money as if i would get a quality product.

[GGALAN]

what would be the main difference between the ve200 and the herpstat thermostats

[The Serpent Merchant]

• Herpstats have more capabilities (can control humidifiers/misters, lighting, multiple heating modes)
• Have their night drop feature built in (instead of needing a separate module that costs $25)
• Are safer (Herpstats have software and hardware failsafes that make them the safest thermostat on the market)
• Herpstats use a better type of proportional control (dimming vs pulse)

The VE-Line of thermostats aren't bad thermostats, but they leave out a lot of functionality/safety for only being $25 cheaper (VE-200 vs Herpstat 1)

[iCandiBallPythons]

Herpstats,used them for years with no probs

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[alexis]

Definetly hetpstat and thru spyderrobotics it's the cheapest shipping I've found ... It's a set it aand forget it type of thermostat .... Very very good ...

[digizure]

I use a Herpstat and VE-200. I haven't had any issues with them and so far, they're working out pretty well. The store suggested that I get this:

http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...re-controller/

and I noticed that it does have a safety feature where it would shut off if it hits 110 degrees.

That makes me wonder, how high would the Herpstat go before shutting off?

M