I used to have one of the cheaper hydro farm thermostats to control my snakes UTH. I decided to upgrade even though it seemed like a lot to a herpstat, and it was so worth it.
On the hydrofarm the warm side would go anywhere from 87-93 when the thermostat was set to 90, and the humidity would jump anywhere from 40 up to 80. With the herpstat my temperatures are staying within a degree of what is set, and the humidity is staying at 60-65. This is with the same set up, only difference is the herpstat.
This is saving me so much stress and frustration with trying to get my husbandry right as a new owner. I just wanted to share for those who are new to let you know that it really does make a difference, even if it is 50 bucks more it is so worth it in the long run. I regret not getting the better thermostat earlier!
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