Re: How do I get him to stop??
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Originally Posted by mricyfire
This pic is about 2 weeks old.
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Since that pic I have cleaned out the tank. Switched to Repti-Bark. There is a canopy in there now.
The current temp is 84 degrees and the humidity is 70%
The UTH is the exo-terra heat wave desert medium size...cant really control the temp, but i dont think it gets that hot (95+).
I havent had the problem before but in his shedding he was pushing the mulch all around and now it seems to be a habit every time he goes in the cave.
If your stick on dials (that can be off as much as 10 degrees) are measuring 84 degrees at the TOP of the enclosure, just imagine how hot it is at the bottom. You can't "think" that it's that hot, you have to KNOW it is. Pick up this thermometer at Walmart sooner rather than later and know for sure what your temps are:
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Re: How do I get him to stop??
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Originally Posted by mricyfire
If you want to wait a month or two - buy from there. If you want it in a day or two, buy from http://www.reptilebasics.com and pick up a Ranco or Johnson's already wired.
Re: How do I get him to stop??
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Originally Posted by mricyfire
Don't buy from mgreptiles....he has highly questionable business ethics.
You can get by great with either a Johnson Control or a Ranco. You can go Herpstat or Helix if you wish, but JC or Ranco cost a bit less and are plenty reliable.
You can order from reptilebasics.com or any number of other online retailers.
While you're at that, you might consider getting some flexwatt to replace the UTH mat you're using. Far more even and reliable heat at a fraction of what those mats cost.
Re: How do I get him to stop??
Do what Robin suggests! It is an all in one hot spot, cool spot, and humidity gauge. It cost me $10! I use it for all my boys..er...and girl.
For Flexwatt I suggest the Bean Farm.
Re: How do I get him to stop??
woo...those things are kinda expensive...how exactly do they work? Do you plug ur whole setup in the power strip and then u just tell the thing how hot you want it to be and it will provide the right wattage necessary to achieve that?
Also based on those that already have these, do they run up your energy bill a lot? DOnt want roommates to get pissed at me.
Re: How do I get him to stop??
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Originally Posted by mricyfire
woo...those things are kinda expensive...how exactly do they work? Do you plug ur whole setup in the power strip and then u just tell the thing how hot you want it to be and it will provide the right wattage necessary to achieve that?
Also based on those that already have these, do they run up your energy bill a lot? DOnt want roommates to get pissed at me.
Herpstats and Helix will control the amount of power going to the heat source to maintain a contstant temp. JC and Ranco turn the heat source on and off to maintain the temps you want. Either one is fine for your situation.
Yes, if you order it pre-wired, it comes with an electrical outlet like an extension cord attached to a control box. You plug your heat source into that outlet...plug that outlet into the wall....and then set the control box to the temp you want to maintain....then put the temperature probe over the source of the heat.
And it will actually cost LESS to use a t-stat than it would to run a UTH full blast all the time because it decreases the amount of energy being used in order to maintain lower, proper temps.
Re: How do I get him to stop??
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Originally Posted by mricyfire
This pic is about 2 weeks old.
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/2145/img2645zy1.jpg
Since that pic I have cleaned out the tank. Switched to Repti-Bark. There is a canopy in there now.
The current temp is 84 degrees and the humidity is 70%
The UTH is the exo-terra heat wave desert medium size...cant really control the temp, but i dont think it gets that hot (95+).
I havent had the problem before but in his shedding he was pushing the mulch all around and now it seems to be a habit every time he goes in the cave.
we use the exo terr rain forest heat pad, just wanted you to know with out a thermostat the hetpad will get over 115 degrees upto 120.... i have tested it with a temp gun.
Re: How do I get him to stop??
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Originally Posted by JLC
Herpstats and Helix will control the amount of power going to the heat source to maintain a contstant temp. JC and Ranco turn the heat source on and off to maintain the temps you want. Either one is fine for your situation.
Yes, if you order it pre-wired, it comes with an electrical outlet like an extension cord attached to a control box. You plug your heat source into that outlet...plug that outlet into the wall....and then set the control box to the temp you want to maintain....then put the temperature probe over the source of the heat.
And it will actually cost LESS to use a t-stat than it would to run a UTH full blast all the time because it decreases the amount of energy being used in order to maintain lower, proper temps.
The Helix and Herpstats seems like a more favorable design to me...where can I get them from...cheapest?
Re: How do I get him to stop??
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Originally Posted by mricyfire
The Helix and Herpstats seems like a more favorable design to me...where can I get them from...cheapest?
You can get them most economically (not cheapest) from http://www.reptilebasics.com
Re: How do I get him to stop??
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Originally Posted by KIBPLOVER
we use the exo terr rain forest heat pad, just wanted you to know with out a thermostat the hetpad will get over 115 degrees upto 120.... i have tested it with a temp gun.
thats not good...i think the desert gets hotter....thank God for this forum...ordered digital reader...just need thermostat.
