thermostat for incubation

whats a good thermostat to use for an incubator or to use during maternal incubation?

anybody? i already looked around on the site found alot of mixed feelings of what thermostat is good to use

I don't have firsthand experience yet, but my friend used a Herpstat 1 to successfully control an incubator this season. Going by that and what I see on the spec sheet for features (safety and otherwise), I'll probably be investing in one of those models for the coming season.

thats what i was thinking but i looked around and saw a couple people talk about the ve-200, herpstat basic, and the helix. but i wanted to know which other one would be good if i decided to go with either one

Any of the recommended proportional T-stats used on regular snakes are equally great for incubators.
- Herpstats
- Helix

And while people have successfully incubated eggs with on/off type T-stats, I wouldn't risk the constant temp flux.

VE200 on my bator

I plan to use a VE-200

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Any of the recommended proportional T-stats used on regular snakes are equally great for incubators.
- Herpstats
- Helix

And while people have successfully incubated eggs with on/off type T-stats, I wouldn't risk the constant temp flux.

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X2. helix, herpstat, ve-200/300, even a ranco is fine :) I just prefer proportional over on/off, like satomi said, don't wanna risk it :D

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I use the old herpstat nd. reason you can adjust the temps by 1/10 of a degree, you can set high and low temp alarms, shows the power useage in % for the present time. has a resttable fuse. plus more.
I know spyder robotics just redesigned the herpstats recently. and they still have these features on some of the new ones. plus some added saftey features. I just recently purchase the herpstat 4. go on there website and do a little research. you won't be disappointed with the herpstat. good luck don

I use ve-200 and it has been flawless.

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I would suggest a herpstat 1 it has more safety features than any other. The VE and helix are basically the same but the ve stacks, a basic unit. The price is so close to the same that for an extra 20$ and the added security of the herpstat I would not bother with the VE.

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Originally Posted by kitedemon

I would suggest a herpstat 1 it has more safety features than any other. The VE and helix are basically the same but the ve stacks, a basic unit. The price is so close to the same that for an extra 20$ and the added security of the herpstat I would not bother with the VE.

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x2 to the above ^. I bought a Herpstat 1 for my hatchling rack for just that reason and a Herpstat 2 for my two adult racks, as $20 is pretty cheap for peace of mind. I have a Helix on my quarantine rack and it's fine...but only just fine. I won't buy another one and will replace it with a Herpstat if it goes out or I hit the lottery...so when it goes out, given my luck, lol! I have yet to breed any of my animals but will be trying for this year with a homemade incubator and a Herpstat I running it.

Only a proportional one. As long as it's proportional and not cheap it should do well. I use helix and vivarium for everything (with back ups on EVERYTHING!!!).

thanks guys for the help. im just trying to get things set up in case my snakes breed this year or next, it will be my 1st time breeding bps and i'd like to prepare ahead of time.