RHPs still need a thermostat to regulate it. Get something that is either pulse proportional or dimming. Dimming is better for stuff like CHEs and RHPs as they just reduce the power to it but keep it running so the element doesn't have to completely warm up and cool down like an on/off thermostat would do. You could get away with a Herpstat Intro or any Herpstat as they all have proportional dimming. For a UTH you can get away with just an on/off thermostat. As for the probe, if its not made for the thermostat you plan to use, I would say no.
The size of your RHP will depend on room temp and how warm you are trying to get the inside of the cage. If you go with a Pro Products, you have to call Bob and he will ask you questions like cage type, size, animal type, is the cage in a basement or upstairs, ambient room temps etc. Then he will match you up with one. You will probably end up with the PH3 which is the 65 watt one. If you go with RBI I would say get the 80 watt one. The dimensions are a good size for a T8 and with a thermostat controlling it, it will have plenty of power to keep the cage warm enough.
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