Setting Up a New Home for Sammy

Is an infrared temp gun better than thermometers with probes? Seems like the thermometers might be better as they would give me a constant reading? Am I wrong?

Thanks. :)

As an former HVAC installer we always found infrared temp guages to be the most accurate tool for measuring temps. They are very good based on the fact it gives you an instant surface temp reading wherever you point it. Point in the cool hide, get an instant temp reading. Point it at the floor of the tank under the substrate to see how hot the bottom of your cage is. Very handy tool to say the least.

As stated already don't worry about a light. Just look at all the people here who use tubs and racks.