Quote Originally Posted by martin82531 View Post
Here is the a link to the thermometer that is sold at wal-mart. Also below is a link to another thermostat, I have heard of a lot of complaints with the 500r.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acu-Rite-I...mometer/896347

http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR...+For+Heat+Mats

The half log hide you have looks a little small for you ball, here is another link for some inexpensive hides.

http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes
All thermostats have the chance of failing. What complaints have you heard about the reptitemp? I have one I use as a backup and it has been doing great for the last 4 years and then some. Its not perfect, but it works.

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