New to herps! Am i missing something?

[Kaorte]

The problem with putting the tub on carpet is that there would be no air flow under the tub, which you need.

If you just have one snake, a reptitemp 500r thermostat will be just fine. It is hard to find in store so you will probably have to purchase online. If you have a thermostat, you don't also need a rheostat.

[jacobthomason]

Thanks for all the replies so far!

Im sorry i must have confused everyone what i meant to say was that I would just purchase a rheostat ( instead of a tstat) and get a thermometer to measure temps ( i think Acurite was the affordable one everyone was recommending in other threads?)

Would a Rheostat be suitable if my room temps were 70F during the day and 65F at night?

[jacobthomason]

bump anyone?

[Kaorte]

If your room temps fluctuate at all you will have problems with the dimmer. Just save yourself the trouble and buy a thermostat. It is worth the money.

[jacobthomason]

Oh alright im considering the Repti500 (its 30$) more of my price range I believe, and would it be better to get an acurite thermometer or use the infrared "gun" thermometers?

On a side note: is it true that for cornsnakes a dimmer is ok? ( room fluctuates 70F daytime-60F night time)

Thanks!