I would like to get the herpstat longterm. I agree with getting what you pay for. I am concerned because i have to pick up the BP on Thursday so i will need to shoot out to my local pet store to get the thermostat and heater.

All i can get my hands on locally are the Zilla heat mat and Zilla thermostat. Waiting for the herpstat will take too long

Compared to whats out there i know its low end and overpriced... I'm going to spend close to $80 on those two items because its from my local Petco, however its the fastest way I will be prepared to pickup the BP in two days.


If i ordered the herpstat and UTH online I'd have to wait for the shipments (this may lead to 4-5 days of no heat for the BP) not a good way to enter a new home in my book.

I'm going to get the Zilla today and setup the tub to monitor temps until Thursday. Then replace the mat and thermostat eventually, and keep the Zillas as backups.. Good plan?