Which Herpstat?

Hey guys! I've been lurking on the forums for a little bit and I'm starting to accumulate the supplies I need to set up an Animal Plastics enclosure for my ball python (he's currently in a vivarium). I'm planning on using a RHP from Pro Products for my sole heat source, so the Herpstat 1 should work for my needs. But I'm wondering, should I go ahead and get a Herpstat 2 in case I decide I need to add in a second heat source (like a UTH of some sort)?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by animalrie

Hey guys! I've been lurking on the forums for a little bit and I'm starting to accumulate the supplies I need to set up an Animal Plastics enclosure for my ball python (he's currently in a vivarium). I'm planning on using a RHP from Pro Products for my sole heat source, so the Herpstat 1 should work for my needs. But I'm wondering, should I go ahead and get a Herpstat 2 in case I decide I need to add in a second heat source (like a UTH of some sort)?

Thanks!

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For peace of mind I'd personally go for the herpstat 2. Then if you do need two heat sources ( or decide to get another snake) you've already got another channel ready to go. Also cheaper than getting two herpstat 1, added bonus... spyder robotics is having a sale on herpstats through December 1! 10% off


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Well Jacob beat me to the answer lol. They are on sale now like he said. And personally if you think you are going to get more snakes, then i would almost just spring for a Herpstat 4. But otherwise, i would go for a Herpstat 2 over a 1. The cost isnt that much more and it will give you options if you need it. Or you can go all out like i did and get a Herpstat 6 which are awesome :). They are huge though, like the size of a laptop haha.

They also have a new economical line the ez 1 and ez2 you might want to look at if the herpstat 2 is too much. It doesn't have a digital display so that might not be what you want but it is much cheaper and still a proportional thermostat.

With the Herpstat 2 you can also get their humidity probe (even though it's like $55).

Thanks for all of the advice, guys!

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Originally Posted by SDA

They also have a new economical line the ez 1 and ez2 you might want to look at if the herpstat 2 is too much. It doesn't have a digital display so that might not be what you want but it is much cheaper and still a proportional thermostat.

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Do you know if the economical line Herpstats are identical to the regular ones with the one exception being the digital display? Or are there other differences?

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Useful thread. I was uncertain myself with so many thermostats on the market, but after reading this thread I am going to be upgrading to the Herpstat 2 soon,

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Originally Posted by animalrie

Do you know if the economical line Herpstats are identical to the regular ones with the one exception being the digital display? Or are there other differences?

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Sorry I really don't. They are brand new and I just noticed them myself. Looking over the manual they look to have the basic functionality but you can't obviously set a precise setting as it is just a dial. I am not sure of some other features but it says it can do pulse or dimming and has safety alarms but that seems about it. I think it just flashes a different LED color depending on the range the temp is at.

I am thinking of maybe getting one for my rosy boa if the dimmer and jumpstart don't do the trick.

Just make sure the economical ones have the safeties on them. I know Herpstat basics lack a couple of the safeties of the Herpstat 1 and up. And the whole reason to buy them is for the peace of mind on security, otherwise just get something like a Jumpstart, which i do use for quarantines :)

I'm hoping that Spyder Robotics chimes in here, as I would also like to know the fundamental difference between the Herpstat EZ2, and the Herpstat 2, besides the analog controller and the $50 discount! The Herpstat EZ2 sounds appealing, as I am on a tight budget.

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I'm hoping that Spyder Robotics chimes in here, as I would also like to know the fundamental difference between the Herpstat EZ2, and the Herpstat 2, besides the analog controller and the $50 discount! The Herpstat EZ2 sounds appealing, as I am on a tight budget.

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Well from just glacing at the two, it looks like the EZ2 can handle 300 watts per channel while the Herpstat 2 can handle 500 watts per channel. The EZ2 cant do humidity or lighting, its just a heater. And obviously, setting temps is not going to be as precise as you are using an analog dial vs a digital input but that point really doesnt matter as you dont need a 1% precise temp setting. And also with no digital display, you cant just simply look at the display to see the temps. I do like how the snakes eyes are the lights to let you know when its on. And the biggest difference i see is it seems the EZ models dont have the safety relay like the Herpstat 1 and up do like i mentioned.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Misha

With the Herpstat 2 you can also get their humidity probe (even though it's like $55).

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Dion recommended saving my money and buying a hygrometer from Xikar as they utilize them to calibrate their units.

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Originally Posted by Godzilla78

I'm hoping that Spyder Robotics chimes in here, as I would also like to know the fundamental difference between the Herpstat EZ2, and the Herpstat 2, besides the analog controller and the $50 discount! The Herpstat EZ2 sounds appealing, as I am on a tight budget.

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I would shoot Dion an e-mail if you have questions. Not sure if he monitors this forum. He is really responsive and easy to communicate with. As a matter of fact, he answered an e-mail for me just yesterday with a question I had about my LCD screen going blank.

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

Well from just glacing at the two, it looks like the EZ2 can handle 300 watts per channel while the Herpstat 2 can handle 500 watts per channel. The EZ2 cant do humidity or lighting, its just a heater. And obviously, setting temps is not going to be as precise as you are using an analog dial vs a digital input but that point really doesnt matter as you dont need a 1% precise temp setting. And also with no digital display, you cant just simply look at the display to see the temps. I do like how the snakes eyes are the lights to let you know when its on. And the biggest difference i see is it seems the EZ models dont have the safety relay like the Herpstat 1 and up do like i mentioned.

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The safety relay is worth every penny if you value your snakes and home.

I use 2 Herpstat 4's now and will most likely be adding another unit in the future.

Ordered my Herpstat 2 last night to take advantage of the 10% off and it's already in the mail, they are on the ball!

Hey everybody SPyderRobotics answered me:

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EZ2 and Herpstat 2 will do identical regulation. Same code under the hood. The big differences are:

Herpstat 2 has:
Night drop with built in clock if you need to drop temps at night.

LCD allows setting exact tenths of a degree and you can see what it is actually getting to. The EZ2 does set in tenths under the hood and the LED indicator gives you a overall idea of temps.

H2 can show you your high and low temps. You can see how much power its applying.

H2 has the safety relay that can be set to turn off all outputs if a high or low alarm is breached.

So there are alot of features the H2 has over the EZ2 but not everyone needs those and as far as temperature control the EZ series is going to do the same job so its a great value. Plus some people just don't want to get involved in changing options in a menu. They want the ease of setting a knob and being done.

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