Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 647

1 members and 646 guests
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,903
Threads: 249,098
Posts: 2,572,070
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, wkeith67
Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    BPnet Veteran ROACH's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-02-2013
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    567
    Thanks
    174
    Thanked 149 Times in 128 Posts
    Images: 3

    Herpstat question

    Can you use 1 Herpstat on more than 1 tank? Or do you have to have 1 Herpstat for each snake?
    ~~~~~ROACH ~~~~~
    1.0 Normal
    1.1 Piebald
    1.0 Banana
    0.1 100% Het Piebald
    1.1 Het Lavender Albino
    1.0 Lesser
    0.1 Killer Bee
    0.1 Spider
    1.1 Pastel
    0.1 Butter Bee
    1.1 Mojave
    1.0 Black Pastel 100% Het Piebald
    1.0 Fire
    0.1 Pinstripe
    0.1 Lesser Bee
    0.1 Super Pastel
    0.1 Cinnamon


  2. #2
    BPnet Veteran The Serpent Merchant's Avatar
    Join Date
    10-15-2011
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Posts
    8,193
    Thanks
    1,504
    Thanked 3,300 Times in 2,344 Posts
    A herpstat 1 can control multiple cages as long as heat sources are identical and the cage is set up similarly.

    1 herpstat to 1 heat source is the safest, but more than one can be done.
    ~Aaron

    0.1 Pastel 100% Het Clown Ball Python (Hestia)
    1.0 Coastal/Jungle Carpet Python (Shagrath)
    0.1 Dumeril's Boa (Nergal)

    0.1 Bearded Dragon (Gaius)

    1.0 Siberian Husky (Picard)
    0.1 German Shepherd/Lab Mix (Jadzia)

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to The Serpent Merchant For This Useful Post:

    ROACH (09-04-2013)

  4. #3
    BPnet Veteran TheSnakeGuy's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-17-2012
    Location
    Burleson, TX
    Posts
    1,302
    Thanks
    156
    Thanked 404 Times in 335 Posts

    Re: Herpstat question

    In a rack there a typically multiple strips of heat tape like Flexwatt or THG heat tape all wired together into a single circuit that gets plugged into the thermostat with the probe adhered to one heat strip. The same principal is involved using multiple under tank heaters(UTHs). You simply plug them all into a power strip and plug the power strip into the thermostat. Once again, all heat sources must be the sane size/wattage size for equal power output.

    CAUTIONARY NOTE: Do not exceed the Herpstat 1's 500 watt power limit.
    TheSnakeGuy

    - Python Regius -
    1.0 Spider Mojave - "Tweak"
    0.1 Mystic Pastel - "Oracle"


    Wish List . . . .someday
    1.
    Lavender Albino Pied(Dreamsicle) Ball Python
    2. Albino Burmese Python
    3. Mystic Potion Ball Python(Breeders)

  5. The Following User Says Thank You to TheSnakeGuy For This Useful Post:

    ROACH (09-04-2013)

  6. #4
    Avian Life Neal's Avatar
    Join Date
    11-23-2008
    Location
    Louisiana
    Posts
    7,088
    Thanks
    603
    Thanked 2,145 Times in 1,559 Posts
    Blog Entries
    8
    Images: 1
    It can be done, but I honestly wouldn't do it, for the simple reason if one heat source failed and it upped the power to try to compensate it could really roast something.
    -Birds-

    0.1 - Poicephalus senegalus - Stella (Senegal Parrot)
    0.1- Poicephalus rufiventris - Alexa (Red-bellied Parrot)



  7. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Neal For This Useful Post:

    ROACH (09-04-2013),The Serpent Merchant (09-04-2013)

  8. #5
    BPnet Senior Member CD CONSTRICTORS's Avatar
    Join Date
    07-14-2012
    Location
    Daytona Beach, FL
    Posts
    1,831
    Thanks
    739
    Thanked 1,163 Times in 658 Posts
    HerpStat 1 has 700w output and the HerpStat 2 has 900w.... 500w each channel max.

    http://spyderrobotics.com/products/herpstat12.html

    I would just get enough heat tape to heat both tanks and control it with the HerpStat, although it would be more better to build a small rack out of melamine and get some tubs instead of the tanks.

  9. #6
    BPnet Veteran ROACH's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-02-2013
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    567
    Thanks
    174
    Thanked 149 Times in 128 Posts
    Images: 3

    Re: Herpstat question

    Quote Originally Posted by coreydelong View Post
    HerpStat 1 has 700w output and the HerpStat 2 has 900w.... 500w each channel max.

    http://spyderrobotics.com/products/herpstat12.html

    I would just get enough heat tape to heat both tanks and control it with the HerpStat, although it would be more better to build a small rack out of melamine and get some tubs instead of the tanks.
    I use tubs for all my BP's. My King is in a tank. I was just wandering for future knowledge.
    ~~~~~ROACH ~~~~~
    1.0 Normal
    1.1 Piebald
    1.0 Banana
    0.1 100% Het Piebald
    1.1 Het Lavender Albino
    1.0 Lesser
    0.1 Killer Bee
    0.1 Spider
    1.1 Pastel
    0.1 Butter Bee
    1.1 Mojave
    1.0 Black Pastel 100% Het Piebald
    1.0 Fire
    0.1 Pinstripe
    0.1 Lesser Bee
    0.1 Super Pastel
    0.1 Cinnamon


  10. #7
    BPnet Royalty SlitherinSisters's Avatar
    Join Date
    06-26-2008
    Location
    SE Iowa
    Posts
    14,644
    Thanks
    2,135
    Thanked 4,381 Times in 3,885 Posts
    Blog Entries
    4
    Images: 70
    What is your heat source? The thing is that both heat sources have to be the same watt/identical. For example, identical heat pads, or 6 watt flexwatt and 6 watt flexwatt.

    If you are using two different heat sources and controlling them with only one thermostat make sure you put the probe on the first heat source in case there is a failure.

  11. #8
    BPnet Veteran ROACH's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-02-2013
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    567
    Thanks
    174
    Thanked 149 Times in 128 Posts
    Images: 3

    Re: Herpstat question

    Quote Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters View Post
    What is your heat source? The thing is that both heat sources have to be the same watt/identical. For example, identical heat pads, or 6 watt flexwatt and 6 watt flexwatt.

    If you are using two different heat sources and controlling them with only one thermostat make sure you put the probe on the first heat source in case there is a failure.
    My heat source is the room. I have them in a bedroom with a heater set to keep the room close to 85 degrees. Its not the best setup, but its what Ive got for now.
    ~~~~~ROACH ~~~~~
    1.0 Normal
    1.1 Piebald
    1.0 Banana
    0.1 100% Het Piebald
    1.1 Het Lavender Albino
    1.0 Lesser
    0.1 Killer Bee
    0.1 Spider
    1.1 Pastel
    0.1 Butter Bee
    1.1 Mojave
    1.0 Black Pastel 100% Het Piebald
    1.0 Fire
    0.1 Pinstripe
    0.1 Lesser Bee
    0.1 Super Pastel
    0.1 Cinnamon


Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1