For those who use Herpstat, which model is sufficient?

[Pampho85]

I'm looking at either the Herpstat 1 Redline, Herpstat 1 Basic, Herpstat intro, or Herpstat intro +. It's going to be for a single tub so nothing too fancy, but was wondering what would be best for a UHP?

[Eric Alan]

I'd go with the Herpstat 1. It's a couple more dollars, but includes safety features that the others do not.

[Pampho85]

I'd go with the Herpstat 1. It's a couple more dollars, but includes safety features that the others do not.

Do you mean the Redline or just the Herpstat 1? Or would either work?

Thanks!

[Eric Alan]

Do you mean the Redline or just the Herpstat 1? Or would either work?

Thanks!

If you like the color, go for the Redline. If not, the two are identical in function.

[Pampho85]

If you like the color, go for the Redline. If not, the two are identical in function.

Okay! Also, do you hook up the thermostat to the UHP similar you would do flexwatt or is it easier?

[Caspian]

I got the Redline purely because they are identical and it was a little lower in price. You can turn off the red glowing light, if you don't like it. I did. The display is still red, but it doesn't bother me at all.

[Eric Alan]

Okay! Also, do you hook up the thermostat to the UHP similar you would do flexwatt or is it easier?

UHP = UTH (under tank heater), correct? Just making sure...

If so, it's pretty much the same. You sandwich the Herpstat probe between the heater and the bottom of the enclosure, which makes sure it stays in contact with the heat source and is able to control it without outside influence.

[Pampho85]

UHP = UTH (under tank heater), correct? Just making sure...

If so, it's pretty much the same. You sandwich the Herpstat probe between the heater and the bottom of the enclosure, which makes sure it stays in contact with the heat source and is able to control it without outside influence.

Yup, Ultratherm Heat Pad! Is there a cord or hole you attach it with your thermostat? I'm just curious to see how it would control the temp.

And it the Herpstat does have day/night cycle right?

[Eric Alan]

The heat pad plugs into the thermostat, which the plugs into the wall. The probe, which is in contact with the heat pad, plugs into the thermostat which increases or decreases power to the pad based in the temperature of the probe.

Yes, the Herpstat has a day/night cycle option. It's not a feature that gets used very often for ball pythons though.

[Pampho85]

The heat pad plugs into the thermostat, which the plugs into the wall. The probe, which is in contact with the heat pad, plugs into the thermostat which increases or decreases power to the pad based in the temperature of the probe.

Yes, the Herpstat has a day/night cycle option. It's not a feature that gets used very often for ball pythons though.

Okay thanks!
Last thing, would it be smart to use some sort of tile where you can then put the UHP on top of that or would that be kinda bad?