Quote Originally Posted by RedRabbit View Post
Yikes, sounds like it was a close shave. Is Noodle okay?

I'd chime in on the reliability of the Herpstat, as it has options for several warning/safety settings in case of temps getting too high or too low. I get what you mean about what to do if it's an issue with the temperature probe itself, though. The Herpstats have a digital display that indicates what temp the probe is currently measuring, as well as the percentage of power output to the heat source, so I always eyeball the numbers every time I check on my snakes. I've never had this happen, but if a probe were to get dislodged, you'd be able to tell from the display readings immediately - the measured temp would be lower than target temp because the probe is pulled away from the heat source, and the power output would be climbing high in a futile effort to reach that target temp.
Thankfully he is, took him to the vet to be sure but man was it scary. Walked in to find ambient temps over 110F in the enclosure and it was very lucky that I noticed in time and that Noodle wasn't in those temperatures any longer than he was.

Glad to hear Herpstats have those features! A very worthwhile investment indeed, especially since I've read that other thermostats can have electronic failures after a year.