Temp gauge sensor

[Nick]

I do just sit the sensor on top of the substrate or where do i put it...also when i get the thermostat do i get one with a sensor??...wat thermostat would u recommend..

[Argentra]

Top recommended thermometer is the Acurite which measures in/out/humidity with one unit. The probe would go under the warm side hide (the hide keeps it basically in place) nestled under the substrate against the bottom. The unit usually gets placed on the other side on the back wall on or near the bottom.

Other options for thermometer would include the Exo Terra digitals with probes, or basically any good digital unit.

As for thermostats, they ALL have sensors because that's how they tell what temperature the surface is at. You place the stat probe outside the enclosure right against the heat source. I use foil tape to tape my stat probe under the tank right to the UTH.

[starmom]

Top thermostat brands, and the one's I use and recommend, are Helix and Herpstat

[Nick]

anyone have any websites im not trying to spend more than like 20-30 for one if that is possible..

[Argentra]

It is possible...but not recommended.

You can get the ZooMed ReptiTemp 500R thermostat at ReptileSupply.com for about $21 or so. It's a dial-type stat, so you have to tweak it and have a trustworthy thermometer reading temps to set it right. They're great for poor snake owners as an 'until I can afford better' stat.