New Ball Python Owner-Help Appreciated!

which thermometer do you find works best with the UTH? Preferably not too pricy, and as someone with a massive fear of fire I'd rather one that won't burn something or scorch lil Asriel.

The jumpstart thermoSTAT (controls the heat of your UTH) that I linked you will work perfectly with your UTH. If you want a thermometer/hydrometer (to monitor temps and humidity) then I recommend an Accurite.

Alright, just ordered all of them! Got the Acurite thermostat, the Jump Start thermometer and the temp gun, along with some silk plants for his terrarium for extra cover. I'll let you know how it goes when they get here!

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Alright, just ordered all of them! Got the Acurite thermostat, the Jump Start thermometer and the temp gun, along with some silk plants for his terrarium for extra cover. I'll let you know how it goes when they get here!

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I think you're still confusing thermostats and thermometers. The Jumpstart is a thermoSTAT that you will regulate your heat sources with (you will need one for both your UTH and CHE). The Acurite is a thermoMETER you'll be measuring temps with.

Whoops, yes that's what I meant! The thermometer for the overall temp of the terrarium, the thermostat for regulating the temps of the heat sources. Gotcha!

When you get a bit more cash look into Spyder Robotics or Vivarium Electronics thermostats. The jump start is good to get you by at the beginning, though a couple bells and whistles and build quality can give you more peace of mind. I use the VE-100, it does have a cutoff feature if there's a power surge and they will beep when / if there's been an issue. I also like if there's a power outage, or if I have to rearrange plus, it keeps all your temp info, so when you plug it in, all you had to adjust is the time.

I'm not as familiar with the Spyder Electronics, though looks to also get rave reviews :).

For a rule of thumb, the stuff I spent the most money on was temp gun, thermostat, and heat mat.

Alright, everything came in and are working decently. The thermometer is all out of whack, maybe I set it wrong, I'll check it out later. The thermostat is hooked up, I guess it's working? I've never used one of them before so I don't know what's good and what's not. I used it for the UTH as you suggested, it's been going between 85-88 Fahrenheit. I may get a lower CHE as I feel it's too warm for him, but I want to consult you guys first before I get anything.
Ive put cardboard all around the outside of the tank, aside from the back (I ran out, when I get more I'll put it on) I left the vent on the side uncovered and a small window near the water bowl so I can see when a refill is needed. I haven't been going in the tank at all, aside from a quick mist-down. I added another hide but I feel it's too roomy, so I'll switch it out. I haven't been handling him at all, the last time I did was to weigh him, but he's been at a steady 106g so I've decided to leave him be.
anything else?

Not sure whats all out of whack for a thermometer. You dont set a thermometer you just read what temp it says the enclosure is. Your Thermostat can be set to 90. Thats way you get 88-90 temps on the UTH. Sounds like your getting things buttoned down.


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Thermostat dials are just a rough guide , I find ....
I keep taking the temps with digital thermometers and a digital temp gun then adjust the thermostat dial up or down accordingly ..


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Put that CHE on a dimmer or thermostat and you'll be fine, I picked some up at Home Depot for like 20 bucks. And is the probe for the thermostat between the UTH and the enclosure?