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| huffy_86 |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 16:40:02
Hi all,
We brought our new snake Pablo back home yesterday. The suppliers gave us a starter pack that didnt include a thermostat. After speaking with our suppliers after the purchase he told me a thermostat is helpful but not essential for a low wattage heat mat.
Nonetheless, I have decided to purchase one. Afterall, it will be a forever purchase and will be handy when Pablo is big enough to move into a larger vivarium with a bigger heat mat.
Does anyone have any recommendations on what makes/models to use? |
| 6 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| huffy_86 |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 19:12:06
Thanks for all the help! I'll have a look and get one ordered. |
| west5680 |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 18:01:50
I have a habistat and a microclimate and dont really notice much difference between them, the main thing is you get one. I was told when i got my first corn from pet shop "oh no you dont need a stat its just personal preference." glad that i stumbled upon this site as i saw some pics of some snakes with bad burns and dashed out to buy a stat straight away! |
| eeji |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 17:55:40
microclimate pulse stats get my recommendation :) |
| B-Cat |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 17:34:07
I'd always go Habistat  |
| paulie78 |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 17:32:12
Cheapest i found was a micro climate ministat for around 23 quid its good for up to 100 watts and has a 3 year warranty |
| eekamouse |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 17:31:54
oh yes, you will need a stat. even a small 7 watt mat can creep up to 35c or so especially if next to plastics. also, mats can get hotter with age as the resistance in the fillament decreases. as a breeder of geckos and now the proud owner of a baby corn snake, i would reccomend habi stat or an equally well known brand. wouldn't chance a far east cheapy! |
