What kind of thermostate do you use?

[Sunset]

The Raleighs reptile show is coming here april 30th and I plan to pick up a cobra heating pad and a thermostate to keep temperatures even for her. Which kind is the best to use? Is their anything a little cheaper than a Helix but still accurate?

 

[Fencer04]

I don't know if it will be available at the show but I use this one from BigApple Herp. It does the trick on my rack.

http://www.bigappleherp.com/BAH-1000-Thermostat

 

[PaladinGirl]

I actually use a lamp dimmer to control the temp of my UTH. You can find them at Lowe's and Home Depot for about $20. Seems to work pretty nice. And I just use the little Zilla brand thermometer from PetSmart.

 

[acpart]

For my cages, I use Zoo-med and Alife/ESU all of which are under $30. The Zoo-med doesn't have digits on its control panel which is annoying. For my hobovator when I had it, I used Big Apple Herp proportional thermostat.

Aliza

 

[azgeckoguy4288]

i use the dial one from bigappleherp.com as well like it more then my Helix

 

[Jestre]

I've got a Herpstat thermostat on order for mine, but in researching these many folks have recommended the Alife and ZooMed models, both of which are significantly cheaper. I may pick one up to compare... besides, that will be a good reason for having to have a second Leo.

See you at the Raleigh show!

 

[DiscoDigi786]

I tend to use the Zoo Med Rhetostat (calibrated with separate digital thermometer) and the Zoo Med Thermostat. The rhetostat is great if you are on a budget but I have noticed that the Zoo Med thermostat has REALLY come down in price, especially online.

 

[Sunset]

Alright thanks everyone! I'll have to look into everything you all suggested. Since a few people said the zoomed I might possibly go with that one as I know it'll be readily available at the Raleigh show.

@ Jestre -- Awesome, Im really excited its my first reptile show ^^.

 

[TripleALeos]

I use the Alife/ ESU thermostats.. They work great..