What thermostat you use?

Herpstats for sure the most amount of safety features on the market currently. Ecozone, my second the best monitoring system coupled with data logging...

I have a herpstat 2(the older one), a couple hydrofarms, and recently got a herpstat intro.

If I was trying to cheap out I'd do a hydrofarm tstat from amazon.com ($30) or the new herpstat intro ($99).

But in all reality keeping an eye, a VIGILANT eye, on the hydrofarm I run bugs me. Granted, IME ,it can keep temps within a 4-5* window. I can only get away with this because I heat the room that particular enclosure is in. It's borderline a glorified rheostat...because I have to double check it all the time.

The new herpstat intro, even though I've only had it a few weeks, is AWESOME. Seriously, I'm probably going to switch the enclosure in the heated room over.

In addition, You should probably get the herpstat 2 if you're planning on getting any more reptiles or keeping different species. That's what I did because it will save you money in the long run. Two seperate enclosures/racks and tempurature settings on one tstat can't be beat.

I know budgets are tight right now, but never skimp on your thermostat. Pay extra now and it will pay you back with peace of mind that your animals have safe and effective heat. I personally use Vivarium Electronics.

I can't personally recommend using anything if your not willing to spend at least 100 dollars. Anything under that you might as well have a lamp dimmer switch IMHO. The only reason I would consider having a zoomed, or exo-terra would be for a back-up, in case mine went down but than I would be running off to find a herpstat STAT.

It's worth the investment.

These are the only ones I have experience with that I would recommend:

Herpstat
VE series

I've heard Johnson Control systems are good too, but Vivarium Electronics are leaders in the hobby and their products are specialized for reptile keepers.

I wouldn't trust my reptiles to anything less than the best..

Guys i think the OP is missing a really important comma. My guess is he meant to say. "...nothing crazy, like $100-$200". As in "id like to keep it between 100-200 dollars".

Thats how i read it at least.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Guys i think the OP is missing a really important comma. My guess is he meant to say. "...nothing crazy, like $100-$200". As in "id like to keep it between 100-200 dollars".

Thats how i read it at least.

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You are much too optimistic my friend. haha

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Guys i think the OP is missing a really important comma. My guess is he meant to say. "...nothing crazy, like $100-$200". As in "id like to keep it between 100-200 dollars".

Thats how i read it at least.

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Hmmmmm....didn't even think about that

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Originally Posted by decensored

You are much too optimistic my friend. haha

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Reality does have a pessimistic bias. I figure mentioning the hyrdofarm will hopefully keep many a snake away from completely unregulated heat.

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Originally Posted by decensored

You are much too optimistic my friend. haha

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Nah i just see things differently usually. You'd be frightened to see how much my brain analyzes crap in my head sometimes lol. I wouldnt say i over analyze stuff, just contemplate and think about it from every angle. Picture a rubix cube basically lol

Thanks to all i will try the http://www.reptilebasics.com/ve-100 (herpstats atm are out of stock) i saw a youtube video and said that is was very very good, Im not gonna use it much bc here in Puerto Rico the temp stay hot but i need it for now that the temp is gonna drop a little. I just didnt want a thermostat that cost like 300 and im only gonna use it for 1 heat pad, i would buy one like that when i get more bp's bc im sure im gonna get more "you just cant keep one"
Sorry for all my bad writing lol
Thanks to all of you :D

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Ughh @#$%#$% i cant order it bc they dont ship to Puerto Rico

Spyder robotics ships world wide, have more safety features are are cheaper. The herpstat intro lists at 99$ and is a full dimming proportional controlled unit (the VE200D is the only dimming proportional VE series.) The VE100 is a basic on/off T-stat basically the same as a Johnson or ranco both of which are cheaper I would highly recommend a proportional unit they are more versatile and deliver more accurate stable temps.

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