Digital thermometer recommendation?

I still haven't gotten a digital thermometer as I don't know what kind to get. What brand do you all use that you find to be reliable? I've been looking at Zoo Med, Zilla, Exo Terra, Coralife... stuff like that. I was hoping I wouldn't have to buy a super expensive one.

Why not get an even more accurate instrument?

You also wouldn't have to leave some kind of probe in the enclosure as well


An Infrared temp gun

Because I can't afford one. :) Maybe down the road, but with just two snakes (that I don't even have) I think that a temp gun might be a bit overkill.

i think i paid less than 17 for my heat gun shipped, got mine on ebay.

Accurite thermometer/hydrometer combo is a great one. Many people here use them. You can find them at lowes/home depot/walmart for 14

Really? I'll have to look for one on ebay then. The ones I saw were $100.

Here you go, well worth the $50. They have the mt4 also which is $10 cheaper.

http://www.tooltopia.com/raytek-mt6.aspx

Granted it's here in the states...

reptile Basics sells a great one for like 50 bucks

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Originally Posted by Lorgakor

Really? I'll have to look for one on ebay then. The
ones I saw were $100.

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How about this one? Or is the Raytek MT6 better?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Noncontact-Digita...item2eaa268304
What makes the MT6 so much better than the MT4?

How often do you guys check the temp with these things? Daily? More?

I use an accurite , wally world carries it for $12 and an infrared thermometer that i bought at the local reptile store for $20. i check my temps daily only because i'm using a rehostat for now, can't wait for my ranco.

I just ordered a Pro Exotics PE2. :) Thanks for all the help everyone.