Digital thermometer recommendation?

[Lorgakor]

I still haven't gotten a digital thermometer as I don't know what kind to get. What brand do you all use that you find to be reliable? I've been looking at Zoo Med, Zilla, Exo Terra, Coralife... stuff like that. I was hoping I wouldn't have to buy a super expensive one.

[2kdime]

Why not get an even more accurate instrument?

You also wouldn't have to leave some kind of probe in the enclosure as well


An Infrared temp gun

[Lorgakor]

Because I can't afford one. Maybe down the road, but with just two snakes (that I don't even have) I think that a temp gun might be a bit overkill.

[cinderbird]

i think i paid less than 17 for my heat gun shipped, got mine on ebay.

Accurite thermometer/hydrometer combo is a great one. Many people here use them. You can find them at lowes/home depot/walmart for 14

[Lorgakor]

Really? I'll have to look for one on ebay then. The ones I saw were $100.

[Clear]

Here you go, well worth the $50. They have the mt4 also which is $10 cheaper.

http://www.tooltopia.com/raytek-mt6.aspx

[2kdime]

Granted it's here in the states...

reptile Basics sells a great one for like 50 bucks

Really? I'll have to look for one on ebay then. The
ones I saw were $100.

[Lorgakor]

How about this one? Or is the Raytek MT6 better?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Noncontact-Digita...item2eaa268304
What makes the MT6 so much better than the MT4?

How often do you guys check the temp with these things? Daily? More?

[jben]

I use an accurite , wally world carries it for $12 and an infrared thermometer that i bought at the local reptile store for $20. i check my temps daily only because i'm using a rehostat for now, can't wait for my ranco.

[Lorgakor]

I just ordered a Pro Exotics PE2. Thanks for all the help everyone.