hello everyone!

I apologize for posting yet another thread, but I need some additional info from those of you that have a herpstat 2 or similar proportional thermostat.

Right now I'm using rheostats and a on/off type thermostat as a safety backup. I tried using the thermostat as it was intended and was aghast at the crazy temp swings (it has an error range of 2 degrees, add that to a UTH that heats for a while after it shutting off and you have temps from 89 - 97 in less than 30 mins). That said the rheostats are keeping a much stabler temp and are a good temporary solution.

I currently have 2 setups, one for a KSB that needs slightly higher temps (95 hot spot) and one for a hognose that needs slightly lower temps (90 hot spot). Because of this, I'm assuming a herpstat 2, with 2 inputs would be the best solution for me.

What I'd like to know from you guys, is how you feel about your herpstat 2, if it keeps good temps in both enclosures, was easy / hard to program, etc. I'd also love to hear where you got yours and how much they typically run for (I've seen the recommended price on spyder, but am curious if a cheaper source is out there).

Also if anyone recommends another thermostat with similar capabilities, that would be great too.

Thanks again for your help!
Artgecko