First time

Yes, the herpstat 2 is basically 2 herpstat 1's in a single box. it has to probes and 2 outlets. you can set them at different temperatures.

one probe will go either attached to the RHp or directly under it, and the other probe will sit in a slot on the bottom of the cage where the flexwatt goes

you can see the outline of where the flexwatt goes ad the slot.

Yes, the power cords plug directly into the herpstat 2

you will need a good probed thermometer like this one: (from Walmart $12)

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Here is how you should mount it:

cool end of the cage:

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hot side of the cage, directly over ht flexwatt:

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The RHP is to maintain the ambient temperatures in the cage, but it is always a good idea to have a thermometer so you know what your temperatures/humidity are.

So do I need two of those Acu-Rite probed thermometers? (one at cool end, one at hot end) or does a single Acu-Rite have two probes?

For mounting the Acu-rites did you simply screw in a mounting screw and drill a hole straight through the back of the unit?

Also, is a RHP even necessary? I reead your T8 setup thread again and I didn't see you install one. I don't want to spend and extra $65-$75 on the Reptile Basics RHP if I don't have to. Is the reason you didn't install one because you are using paper towel substrate vs aspen bedding/repti bark?

I just felt confused because in the setup guide it seemed like you took an either/or comparison.

Thanks!

I see your in the Dayton area I'm from around Canton. I need the rhp to keep temps up in the winter but you could try without it first. But you will probably need it come winter. I would get the herpstat 2 now though so if you need to add on later you can.

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Originally Posted by bkcouturier

Also, is a RHP even necessary? I reead your T8 setup thread again and I didn't see you install one. I don't want to spend and extra $65-$75 on the Reptile Basics RHP if I don't have to. Is the reason you didn't install one because you are using paper towel substrate vs aspen bedding/repti bark?

I just felt confused because in the setup guide it seemed like you took an either/or comparison.

Thanks!

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I don't use one because I I've in Florida and the coldest my apartment ever gets is about 70 degrees. The ambient temperatures in my cages never gets below 75 degrees.

Using both give you the most control in your cage.

You can use aspen or reptibark, but the layer will need to be very thin.. less than 1/2 thick. I am currently using a RHP in my Dumeril's Boa's cage (dumeril's boas burrow in their substrate so it has to be a thick layer)

The main reason to get a RHP is top keep the ambient air temperature in the cage above 75 degrees. If your room temperature stays high enough for that year round (like mine does) then a RHP is not necessary.

Thanks guys. I will probably just get the RHP so I don't kick myself later.

You rock dude. I wish there were more posts like this BEFORE BUYING THE SNAKE!!

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