Quote Originally Posted by rabernet View Post
You should probably save for a quality thermostat though and consider it an investment for the life of your animal.

A $75 thermostat is much more affordable than potential vet visits to treat a burn.

You can also purchase an on/off thermostat that is in the $75 range here:
http://www.reptilebasics.com/Thermostats-p-1-c-250.html Check out the pre-wired Johnson's and Ranco's
THIS times 100!

You have to understand that a thermostat is JUST as important as the ANIMAL in your set up. Its part of the "package deal" that comes with dealing with animals that can't internally control their own body temperatures.