Is This a Rheostat?

[Simplex]

The VE200 can only control 1 heat source what you want is a Herpstat 2 (can control 2 heat sources) the Herpstat 4 (can control 4 heat sources) or the VE300 x2 (can control 2 heat sources. Personally I think theat you get more for your money with the herpstat line of thermostats.

Here is one of my Herpstat 4's

Depending how you run your cords, they can control many more than that.

Herp 2 has 2 outputs, but it will also run a certain watt per output. Ie, more than one heat source. I have a 2 and run 3 racks off one output and my incubator or room heater off the other. Ive heard of ppl controlling entire rooms off a herp 4 with multiple full sized racks, incubators, hatchling racks and room temps. Probe extensions are also available.

A 350 dollar multiple output thermostat will pay for itself in its flexibility in no time. And depending on your projected size, may very well only ever need the one, with a possible back up

[The Serpent Merchant]

Depending how you run your cords, they can control many more than that.

Herp 2 has 2 outputs, but it will also run a certain watt per output. Ie, more than one heat source. I have a 2 and run 3 racks off one output and my incubator or room heater off the other. Ive heard of ppl controlling entire rooms off a herp 4 with multiple full sized racks, incubators, hatchling racks and room temps. Probe extensions are also available.

A 350 dollar multiple output thermostat will pay for itself in its flexibility in no time. And depending on your projected size, may very well only ever need the one, with a possible back up

Yes but the heat sources controlled and the cages they heat need to be identical. You can't hook up a UTH and a heat lamp on the same channel and expect it to work right.