Single Ball Python in tub, having temperature problems.

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Temps have been dropping here, as well. I just bought a mini space heater from BestBuy for like $20. As for the thermostat, I went with an STC-1000. It's not plug-n-play, though. You have to do some wiring. It's very accurate, it has a probe, an LCD display and you can calibrate if you need to. It's an on/off type of therm, but you can adjust how steady it holds the temp, I have mine set to half a degree. So if it drops more than that, it kicks on. I looked at the 500r and I passed on it because there's no actual temp read out on it. You have to get something like an IR temp gun to see how warm the UTH is getting, and adjust the dial from there. Kind of a hassle. Hope this helps.

Also, I'm using Flex Watt on a plastic tub without issues. Basically the same thing as a heat mat. So you're good.

Yeah, if I had a separate room to keep the snake in I would buy a space heater but our shared apartment is too small for that. Probably going to have to build a shelf and line it with styrofoam, I can't think of anything else for my situation. How much did you pay for an STC-1000 ? I would have no clue how to wire and that would probably end up costing me extra to pay someone else. The only reason I'm actually considering the reptitemp is because I already have 2 thermometers to dial it in with, and I can just walk in the store and buy it. I hate waiting for shipping where I live in Canada, haha. Thanks.