Which Herpstat?

Hey guys! I've been lurking on the forums for a little bit and I'm starting to accumulate the supplies I need to set up an Animal Plastics enclosure for my ball python (he's currently in a vivarium). I'm planning on using a RHP from Pro Products for my sole heat source, so the Herpstat 1 should work for my needs. But I'm wondering, should I go ahead and get a Herpstat 2 in case I decide I need to add in a second heat source (like a UTH of some sort)?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by animalrie

Hey guys! I've been lurking on the forums for a little bit and I'm starting to accumulate the supplies I need to set up an Animal Plastics enclosure for my ball python (he's currently in a vivarium). I'm planning on using a RHP from Pro Products for my sole heat source, so the Herpstat 1 should work for my needs. But I'm wondering, should I go ahead and get a Herpstat 2 in case I decide I need to add in a second heat source (like a UTH of some sort)?

Thanks!

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For peace of mind I'd personally go for the herpstat 2. Then if you do need two heat sources ( or decide to get another snake) you've already got another channel ready to go. Also cheaper than getting two herpstat 1, added bonus... spyder robotics is having a sale on herpstats through December 1! 10% off


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Well Jacob beat me to the answer lol. They are on sale now like he said. And personally if you think you are going to get more snakes, then i would almost just spring for a Herpstat 4. But otherwise, i would go for a Herpstat 2 over a 1. The cost isnt that much more and it will give you options if you need it. Or you can go all out like i did and get a Herpstat 6 which are awesome :). They are huge though, like the size of a laptop haha.

They also have a new economical line the ez 1 and ez2 you might want to look at if the herpstat 2 is too much. It doesn't have a digital display so that might not be what you want but it is much cheaper and still a proportional thermostat.

With the Herpstat 2 you can also get their humidity probe (even though it's like $55).

Thanks for all of the advice, guys!

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Originally Posted by SDA

They also have a new economical line the ez 1 and ez2 you might want to look at if the herpstat 2 is too much. It doesn't have a digital display so that might not be what you want but it is much cheaper and still a proportional thermostat.

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Do you know if the economical line Herpstats are identical to the regular ones with the one exception being the digital display? Or are there other differences?

Thanks!

Useful thread. I was uncertain myself with so many thermostats on the market, but after reading this thread I am going to be upgrading to the Herpstat 2 soon,

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Originally Posted by animalrie

Do you know if the economical line Herpstats are identical to the regular ones with the one exception being the digital display? Or are there other differences?

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Sorry I really don't. They are brand new and I just noticed them myself. Looking over the manual they look to have the basic functionality but you can't obviously set a precise setting as it is just a dial. I am not sure of some other features but it says it can do pulse or dimming and has safety alarms but that seems about it. I think it just flashes a different LED color depending on the range the temp is at.

I am thinking of maybe getting one for my rosy boa if the dimmer and jumpstart don't do the trick.

Just make sure the economical ones have the safeties on them. I know Herpstat basics lack a couple of the safeties of the Herpstat 1 and up. And the whole reason to buy them is for the peace of mind on security, otherwise just get something like a Jumpstart, which i do use for quarantines :)

I'm hoping that Spyder Robotics chimes in here, as I would also like to know the fundamental difference between the Herpstat EZ2, and the Herpstat 2, besides the analog controller and the $50 discount! The Herpstat EZ2 sounds appealing, as I am on a tight budget.