Best Thermostat for Incubator?

Yeah mine has a probe.

I apologize it does have a temp prob. But i believe it still needs/should to be mounted into a recessed mounting hole. That was the reason for the intro, to be moumted into an enclosure. Look at the picture, it has flanges for flush mounting. You would be best with the herpstat 1, it is more versitile. The herpstat 1 can be used in any fashion.

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I've had both Vivarium Electronics and Herpstat. I know people who will vouch for Spyder Robotics and Vivarium Electronics. At the end of the day it all really boils down to which you like the best.

I prefer herpstat because you don't have to sit there and pay extra for the night drop. Then the herpstats have more features for the same price. I also like that it's a smaller unit and to me looks better. I know they also have user replaceable fuses(not sure if VE has them or not). So in the end I wouldn't buy a VE ever again.

Then another reason purely out of preference is the fact that you can't buy directly from them, you have to purchase from a reseller. You can buy herpstats straight from Spyder Robotics.

Ok cool, so have either one of you ever used a Herpstat intro with a rack system? I know they can all be used for incubators and cages but how about a rack system? Idk why the website says it doesn't recommend it for rack systems but in the manual it says not compatible with Metal rack systems with 3 prong cords. I'm getting a rack system from C serpents the 9 tub hatchling rack. So would the Herpstat Intro work on one of those racks? If not I'll just keep the options between Herpstat 1 and VE-200.


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Originally Posted by AlexisFitzy

Ok cool, so have either one of you ever used a Herpstat intro with a rack system? I know they can all be used for incubators and cages but how about a rack system? Idk why the website says it doesn't recommend it for rack systems but in the manual it says not compatible with Metal rack systems with 3 prong cords. I'm getting a rack system from C serpents the 9 tub hatchling rack. So would the Herpstat Intro work on one of those racks? If not I'll just keep the options between Herpstat 1 and VE-200.


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They don't recommend the herpstat intro for racks because it doesn't have a pulse proportional heating mode like many other herpstat models. Some racks that are made from metal need a thermostat to have pulse proportional heating mode so they don't produce a buzzing noise and because they don't have grounded plugs.. If your rack isn't metal the herpstat intro will do fine. Personally I would go with the herpstat intro + because it has an extra layer of safety. If something goes wrong on the herpstat intro plus it has a device that will physically cut power to the thermostat to prevent cooking your snake. The herpstat 1, 2, & 4 also have this. The herpstat intro and herpstat basic do not.

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Originally Posted by AlexisFitzy

Ok cool, so have either one of you ever used a Herpstat intro with a rack system? I know they can all be used for incubators and cages but how about a rack system? Idk why the website says it doesn't recommend it for rack systems but in the manual it says not compatible with Metal rack systems with 3 prong cords. I'm getting a rack system from C serpents the 9 tub hatchling rack. So would the Herpstat Intro work on one of those racks? If not I'll just keep the options between Herpstat 1 and VE-200.


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The intro will only take a two prong cord, it doesn't have the grounding plug built in. Hardware stores sell adapters to turn a three prong into a two prong cord, but that isn't really recommended because it removes the grounding on the cord.

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Originally Posted by EAC Reptiles

The intro will only take a two prong cord, it doesn't have the grounding plug built in. Hardware stores sell adapters to turn a three prong into a two prong cord, but that isn't really recommended because it removes the grounding on the cord.

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The grounding issue isn't that big of a deal really. It only pertains to metal racks, and there are other (honestly better) ways to ground a metal rack.

A Herpstat intro plus would work with a C Serpent rack made of PVC Board right? And 2 prong 3 prong thing shouldn't be an issue I don't think, so now I'm leaning towards the Herpstat Intro Plus. Just to maximize on the price and all the stuff I'll get in that thermostat. But keep the opinions coming!


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Guess I am the odd one out.
I will stick with my VE200s all day long.
Have them on my racks and my big bator that has only had about 10 or 12 clutches through it in the last couple years.

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

Guess I am the odd one out.
I will stick with my VE200s all day long.
Have them on my racks and my big bator that has only had about 10 or 12 clutches through it in the last couple years.

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What do you like about the VE-200? That's why I'm so torn between the two because they are both good thermostats :)


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