Why is this digital thermostat so cheap?

I THINK that the herpstat is the lowest at 109 plus shipping at the moment. Unless you can find one used somewhere.

http://www.spyderrobotics.com/store/...44bc90cd97edb2

how do you install those things, i mean i think i saw a picture of one once, and it was just like come single cables sticking out or something, is it just the same as setting up a dimmer? as in plug the uth cord into the dimmer adapter and plus in the dimmer cord? or is it more complex, and im referring to specifically the herpstat which is going to be the one i get...

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Originally Posted by FrankieCarbone

i could not have said it better myself, i too am in the same boat, i had a BP when i was a kid, and i bought another one now for the very same reasons as you.

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Axel has been a lifesaver...I adore every bit of effort it takes to make him comfortable. I have dogs and cats...but it's just not quite the same. I get a feeling completely different from taking care of him. I never thought a snake would be the perfect pet...:P

Pffft, don't worry about hijacking. Hijack all you like! :P

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I adore every bit of effort it takes to make him comfortable. I have dogs and cats...but it's just not quite the same. I get a feeling completely different from taking care of him. I never thought a snake would be the perfect pet...

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wow, its like we are the same person, it actually feels GOOD when i buy something new for him to make him more comfortable, even the smallest thing, like when i found out its a good idea to get some plexiglass at home depot to cover 3/4 of the tank, and the dimmer deal, i remember after i found out about that, the next day waking up early and running to the shower and get in the car and drive to home depot to buy this stuff, i was so anxious i couldt wait to get it. Or when i ordered my temp gun and digital acu rite thermo/hygro, i was checking the tracking number 2 days later (even though the ship date was 4 days) and when i got the packaged i was like a little kid in toys r us, it felt so good putting up it up and checking temps! its the best feeling when i get something thats for the best for him, if right now somebody told me if i bought a 200 dollar gold chain and placed it in the middle of the tank and that would make the snake feed better, and be less stressed out, i would;t be able to sleep tonight waiting for tommorow to come and going to chinatown to buy that chain!

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Originally Posted by FrankieCarbone

if right now somebody told me if i bought a 200 dollar gold chain and placed it in the middle of the tank and that would make the snake feed better, and be less stressed out, i would;t be able to sleep tonight waiting for tommorow to come and going to chinatown to buy that chain!

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ahaha, something like that, yeah! Right now my latest excitement is getting myself to a micheals to pick up some fake plants...I hadn't even though of that before today! I just don't think I've even been so eager to please...anything, really! lol.

I love feeding time. It's always so exciting to feed him and watch him eat. I only wish I could do it more often! but that's always my favorite day of the week, like some special 'event' I look forward to.

I'm fairly certain everyone in my life thinks I've gone completely insane. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

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Originally Posted by FrankieCarbone

how do you install those things, i mean i think i saw a picture of one once, and it was just like come single cables sticking out or something, is it just the same as setting up a dimmer? as in plug the uth cord into the dimmer adapter and plus in the dimmer cord? or is it more complex, and im referring to specifically the herpstat which is going to be the one i get...

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ahaha, something like that, yeah! Right now my latest excitement is getting myself to a micheals to pick up some fake plants...I hadn't even though of that before today!

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Hooking up a thermostat is simple. You attach the thermostat probe to the bottom of the enclosure, attach the UTH over the probe, plug the UTH into the thermostat, and plug the thermostat into the wall. Then follow the directions on programming your thermostat.
When taping the probe to the bottom of the enclosure, don't put the tape directly on the probe itself, put it on the lead (wire). Here is the link to a thread I made on setting up a tub, but the UTH and thermostat probe are mounted the same:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Basics...*DUW*

When you mount the probe to the bottom of your enclosure, it will make the tank wobbly, so it will need to be elevated for clearance. Some UTH's come with little rubber feet that stick onto the bottom of the tank. If your UTH didn't come with these then you will need to improvise. While you are at Michaels getting fake plants, take a walk over to the wood working section. They will have a variety of little wooden discs and shapes that will make good risers. You can attach them with hot glue or some of those double sided sticky pads will work also. Or you can even use four plastic bottle caps. What ever you decide to use only needs to raise the tank up about 3/8 to 1/2 inch.

The Herpstats are prewired so just hook up your UTH to it and mount the probe. I prefer having the probe in the tank mounted to the floor over the area where the UTH is. Secure the probe down with some clear packing tape. Then you can put newspaper or substrate over the top. Putting it underneath the UTH on the outside means ambient airflow can cool it off and you don't get a good idea what the actual temperature is in the enclosure. So for me.. probe in the enclosure, UTH under the enclosure. Having some risers under the enclosure is a good idea as it helps prevent the heat element from overheating and failure.

Dion Brewington
Owner, Spyder Robotics

spyderrobotics yes, but then again having it in the enclosure and u have the risk of the snake moving it around or posibly even detaching it, so im gonna stick with under the enclosure..

Vypyrz

i noticed you place your UTH over the probe on the bottem, and used tape to tape the corners down. Why now peel the paper off and place the UTH over the probe with the sticky side, and just have it stick around the probe?

Anya,

im off to michaels in a few!

Dion has a solid point that inside does have better performance especially in unstable room temps!. I don't like to use tape inside so I hot glued mine to the floor of the enclosure. I torture tested the probe and found that I can't lift it or shift it off the floor, it is unlikely a Royal Python could ever do so (a retic maybe...) The other concern is poop on the probe will generate a false return the unit. I use a back up on off (great use of a hydrofarm) with its probe on the uth and set high so if this does occur the herpstat will power down before over heating occurs.

I have never had that happen and I am not totally convinced of the need as the poop will be the same temp as the core temp of the snake and may not ever cool off to that point.

any pictures of it hot glued on? how long have u had it like this and had no issues?