Electronics and such.

So I just got a 36L x 18W x 17H tank (yeah yeah, I know, but I can't break the bank. I'll keep it it stable). I need the heating equipment and such to keep it in order, and was wondering what you guys recommend. Particularly these items:
- An UTH, I would assume a bit smaller than 18" x 18" (I know a few decent brands, like Flukers, ZooMed, and Ultratherm, but I'd like clarification)
- A Thermostat (I know of Hydrofarm, but that's about it)
- A Thermometer and Hygrometer, ideally a unit that does both (I have no clue what brands are good, so I need some help here)
I have about $75 worth of Amazon credit and if at all possible I'd like to use that. I could put some of my own cash in, but I rather not. I'm on a bit of a budget here, so that means no $200+ thermostat units capable of managing 600+ snakes (I'm grossly exaggerating here, but seriously, I'm only getting one snake and it doesn't need to be crazy). I'm on a budget, but I still don't want my tank to be a bad environment for the snake, so if this price range is not possible, please let me know. I'd really appreciate any help you experts out there could give to me :)

Thanks again
LJR

I will leave it up to others to recommend a thermostat. I don't use anything under 100. If you are seriously looking to save money, take the tank back and buy a tub. Buy some pre-wired heat tape. Use left over containers from the kitchen for hides. Buy a water bowl from the dollar store. Use paper towel for substrate. This is how I keep my entire collection.

Herpstat for a thermostat imo although VE is also popular these days and well reviewed. I used to use the zoomed uth's before I went to tubs.



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If you can return the tank - some places won't take them back - use one of these instead:
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Hefty-100-Qu...g-Lid/50150118

Same floor space, secure lid, no fighting to keep humidity up, and under $20.

I appreciate it, but I got the tank off craigslist - there will be no returning it

I would have liked a tub, but my mother said she's not letting keep a snake in a tub :( .

I liked the zoomed, and they seem easy to get. Would you recommend a size with my dimensions?

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Originally Posted by LJR

So I just got a 36L x 18W x 17H tank (yeah yeah, I know, but I can't break the bank. I'll keep it it stable). I need the heating equipment and such to keep it in order, and was wondering what you guys recommend. Particularly these items:
- An UTH, I would assume a bit smaller than 18" x 18" (I know a few decent brands, like Flukers, ZooMed, and Ultratherm, but I'd like clarification)
- A Thermostat (I know of Hydrofarm, but that's about it)
- A Thermometer and Hygrometer, ideally a unit that does both (I have no clue what brands are good, so I need some help here)
I have about $75 worth of Amazon credit and if at all possible I'd like to use that. I could put some of my own cash in, but I rather not. I'm on a bit of a budget here, so that means no $200+ thermostat units capable of managing 600+ snakes (I'm grossly exaggerating here, but seriously, I'm only getting one snake and it doesn't need to be crazy). I'm on a budget, but I still don't want my tank to be a bad environment for the snake, so if this price range is not possible, please let me know. I'd really appreciate any help you experts out there could give to me :)

Thanks again
LJR

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I use accurite thermostat/hygrometer I got mine at Home Depot for $15.00.Now for substrate I use Eco - earth and have no problems with humidity.So you know I have a 40 gallon tank for all my BP's.