Need Advice - Thermostat/Timer/Thermometer/Humidity Gauge

[mrshawt]

Lights don't put out as much heat compared to CHEs. But, a CHE will suck humidity like there's no tomorrow. Considering your house is dark, a lamp may be the best option. Just make sure it's not too bright or you'll stress the bp. One thing you can do is hang it a little above the tank, but then you'll lose some heat from that. It's a never ending struggle haha.

[mrshawt]

Okay, if I were to purchase something from say Reptile Basics, what would you recommend?

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Thermostats-p-1-c-250.html

The Johnson or Ranco. When it says "pre wired," it means that they have already installed a power strip in the tstat. If you didn't get it pre wired, besides getting a lower price, you would have to wire it yourself with an acceptable power strip. Don't worry, I heard they come with good instructions on how to do so.

[blackcrystal22]

Okay, if I were to purchase something from say Reptile Basics, what would you recommend?

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Thermostats-p-1-c-250.html

I have a Ranco and it works very well.
http://www.reptilebasics.com/Ranco-E...d-p-16172.html

A Johnson's will also do a good job.
http://www.reptilebasics.com/Johnson...d-p-16178.html

Don't spend extra money on a thermostat with a night drop. That is specifically for other animals that need it, which ball pythons really do not.

[bella]

Lights don't put out as much heat compared to CHEs. But, a CHE will suck humidity like there's no tomorrow. Considering your house is dark, a lamp may be the best option. Just make sure it's not too bright or you'll stress the bp. One thing you can do is hang it a little above the tank, but then you'll lose some heat from that. It's a never ending struggle haha.

LOL, yea, that's a good point. Thus far, the lamps don't seem to bother him, he's rummaging around the tank as I type looking for lunch. I have so much foliage and crap stuffed in there, I think he feels pretty secluded anyway.

Thus far I'm thinking the walmart thermostat/humidity gauge and then getting a dimmer switch for my cool side's light...and hooking up my warm side's lamp and my UTH to a thermostat...will that work? And do you recommend one? There are so many out there, I've been reading reviews but feel more confused than I was when I started!

Thanks again!

EDIT* Ah, I see the recommendations above!

[bella]

Okay, this is way cheaper, is this the same as the one linked on the Reptile Basics site?

http://www.climatedoctors.com/items/...?itemid=429705

[mrshawt]

That one is un wired. Reptile Basics has un wired ones on the bottom of the tstat page, but they are $10 more than at climate doctors.