Herpstat Probe Placement on a T8

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Originally Posted by Ax01

IMO i would place the probe more towards the center divider closer to the RHP. it would allow for a more accurate reading near the heat source.

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I am going to play around with the probe. Bob at Pro Panels recommended placing the probe on the cool side, and set the temp to what I want for the cool side (I have it set to 80). And then the warm side should be good. I have a regular standard humidity/thermometer on the warm side, to watch those temps and the humidity. Will also use the Infrared Thermometer Gun to check all the temps.

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Originally Posted by Ax01

...also post more pix of your new 0.1 BEL when u get the chance. she's a pretty gurl.

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https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...4_10_10_47.jpg

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Originally Posted by Ax01

are u wearing a G-Shock? i own a few. those are the best!

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Yes, G-Shock... love 'em. Have a few myself.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Misha

Personally, I'd place the probe as low as possible so you have an accurate reading/temp where your BP actually is. Since your probe is higher, the temp on the floor might be higher than you want it to be.

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The heat source is the RHP on top. No heat source on the bottom. Where the probe is now is theoretically the absolute coolest spot in the enclure (not including in the hide). I thought I read it shouldn't be too close to the floor. But, the probe is set up so I can shift it a bit, including pulling it lower to the floor. Going to play with that. Thank you for the info.

Getting a little concerned with humidity using paper towels now. I'll see what the readings are tomorrow, and then re-evaluate for humidity.

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Originally Posted by Charles8088

The heat source is the RHP on top. No heat source on the bottom. Where the probe is now is theoretically the absolute coolest spot in the enclure (not including in the hide). I thought I read it shouldn't be too close to the floor. But, the probe is set up so I can shift it a bit, including pulling it lower to the floor. Going to play with that. Thank you for the info.

Getting a little concerned with humidity using paper towels now. I'll see what the readings are tomorrow, and then re-evaluate for humidity.

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I'm using only RHP as well with my probe almost near the ground which gives me exact temp where the BP hangs out. If you're using paper towels, keeping the humidity up does become an issue. Either switch substrate or add damp spaghum moss.

This is how my RHP probe set up. I personally only care about my overall ambient temp. Don't really care about creating hot/cool zones.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ec6f8e3f06.jpg

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So pretty!