ReptiTemp 500R???????

[Buttons]

excuse my ignorance but what exactly is a herpstat. what is the difference from a herpstat and a thermostat

Herpstat is just the brand name of the spyder robotics thermostat

[rocky88]

Herpstat is just the brand name of the spyder robotics thermostat

ok thank you

[zakomak]

I use a 500r, but it's just for one snake. For a rack, I'd go with what everyone else is saying.

[mooingtricycle]

The Zoo Med 500R is a good thermostat for the price, i dont know where people get the " its junk " Idea from as there are several threads with many people on this site alone that have great experiences with these stats. Are they a cheaper stat? Yes. are they good for the price though? Absolutely. They are PERFECTLY FINE for single enclosures or very small rack setups. I use TWO of them on rack setups with NO PROBLEMS. Should you be careful with ALL thermostats? Absolutely.

When you can upgrade, i recommend it. But i havent had any problems with mine for several years now.

I also have two herpstats ( one will replace one of the zoo med 500R's because i like the control i have with the herpstats better)

If youre going to get ANY thermostat over 100.00. GET A HERPSTAT. The others in the same range CANNOT compete with the available options of the BASE model of the herpstat. ( besides, the next models up of the herpstat rock pretty hardcore too!)

Not to mention its CHEAPER, and, IMHO the best you can buy! Spyder Robotics has AWESOME customer service to boot.