Quote Originally Posted by KMG View Post
Herpstat ships fast. You might call them and see how soon you could get it. You may also check Amazon as I've seen Herpstat on there recently. May ship prime.

Until then buy a $10 dimmer from the hardware store.
This.
Just get the Herpstat now (Worth every penny, and save $30 you would spend on the cheapo one) and use a "lamp" dimmer until then. You want to have the tank ready ahead of time anyways so it'll give you time to get the temps right.