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| gazzamartin |
Posted - 13/01/2013 : 21:35:36
Hi, im new to snake keeping and i was not advised to use a thermostat from my local reptile shop. After reading a few posts on here i realise that its an important bit of kit! My question is, what are the differences between pulse and dimmer stats? and which would be ideal for a corn snake set up?
The temps in Pedros faunarium are fine at the mo, warm end never going above 31 degrees, but come summer i can see that temp getting way too high. Cheers! |
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| gazzamartin |
Posted - 13/01/2013 : 21:54:21
Thanks herriotfan, yes i use a mat under the faun, i already have digital thermometers so i know the temps are about right, i'ii invest in a mat stat this week for the summer months. Cheers.
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| eeji |
Posted - 13/01/2013 : 21:53:19
mat stat -> heat mat only, NOT ceramic bulb (they are too powerful for a mat stat), NOT light bulb (it will turn on and off with the stat and annoy)
pulse stat -> heat mat or ceramic bulb, NOT light bulb (it will make the bulb constantly flash)
dimmer stat -> ceramic bulb or light bulb, NOT heat mat (mats aren't powerful enough so won't warm up) |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 13/01/2013 : 21:41:04
It depends what heat source you use. I suspect you will have a heat mat in Pedro's faun so a mat stat would be best for you. I'd suggest getting a digital thermometer too to keep an eye on the temperature so you can adjust the stat if needs be.
Habistat do a matstat and they are a good relible brand.
The dimming stats are used with a heat bulb and are also good for vivarium use.
Hope that helps.  |
