I forgot to mention that the Jumpstart actually shows the current temperature, even if it's not at the desired temp yet which is another plus! CHECK THEM BOTH OUT HERE bit.ly/GoHepring_HeatingKit - Also, leave your video ideas in the replies to this comment :)
This video was exactly what I need! Just got a turtle and the light for his basking spot was broken so since I'm upgrading his tank this week I figured I'd upgrade most of his stuff and I was told to get 4 different thermostat/light combos by 4 different people lol so confusing! This breakdown helps a lot 👍😊
GoHerping hi my name is Kenny and I'm thinking about buying a alligator but I don't know much about them if you could I know you don't have a alligator but if you could help me or give me any tips about them I'll be very glad cuz you really who I go to for what I need any tips about reptiles lizards or turtle and I'm just asking and seeing if you know anything about alligators that I should know before I buy one thank you love your videos and I was here when you had 150 subscribers
I bought a thermostat and it only reaches 108°, however a lot of that heat is lost in the substrate so my hotspot is around 75°. Any advice on how to raise the temperature? I read that hot spots are supposed to be 90°.
Probe style thermostats will always be inaccurate in terms of the readings they put out, this is due to the nature of how probes are intended to operate and be used. Reptile keepers attempting to achieve basking spot temps, MUST verify the true temps at surface via infra-red temp gun. Any probe, be that attached to a digital thermometer or thermostat, cannot effectively measure a surface temperature, only the air surrounding the surface itself. Likewise, any probe style thermostat can be relied upon ONLY to control and ensure temps are stable, the setting is all but irrelevant once you achieve the true temp you need at surface through initial experimentation. TL:DR Thermostat exclusively for control & Infrared Temp Gun to verify the true temperature output.
I believe the jumpstart or Sandalwood does have a safety feature where when it hits 108 it turns off no matter what, just in case the heating element malfunctions.
So I have a corn snake who likes to mess up the probe and I also don’t know where to put the probe exactly. I don’t really know what exactly to set the thermostat to. I set it to 85 but it’s not really heating the aspen
@Austin Fox this wasnt even necessary. a bunch of people recommend to put the probe between the glass and pad or outside the tank where the hot area is. if you have a tank that shuts completely, you dont want to squeeze the probe cord. so maybe this person didnt want to squeeze the probe cord and it isnt as simple as you assume
@Austin Fox i never said those recommendations are correct but when there's people spouting different ideas, of course the OP is gonna be wondering what to do. all you needed to say was to cut a small hole for probe cord. your berating the person for a simple question was entirely unnecessary.
The thing about the accuracy, though, is that it isn't as important as consistency. For example, if you have the Zilla one and want the temperature to be 90°F but it only heats that area to 84 (and you check it with a Temp Gun and it does 84 consistently), then just set it to 96 and that should make the heated area about 90. That said, I still prefer the Jumpstart and that's the one I use.
i ordered microclimate evo lite t-stat for my spinner ball python, it was affordable and microclimate products are usually well reviewed, so i'm hyped to see how it performs. thank u so much for the video.
I've used the jump start with my Kenyan sand boa, ball pythons, and beardie's. Never had an issue and I love them. I found some metal hooks from a local dollar store (check the gardening aisles), and used those to hang the thermostat. 😎👌🏿
I just got a jumpstart for my ball python and I don’t have a temperature gun, so what temperature should I set the thermostat to be the right temperature?
What about this one which is almost half the price for me: www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=VIVOSUN+Digital+Heat+Mat+Thermostat&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=15 I just bought it cuz Amazon reviews seem to suggest it's just as good as anything else... but because it's Chinese, it's almost half the price. The only real negative review worth noting is apparently the display isn't too reliable, but who cares... set it and forget it. Worst case scenario is you replace it with another universal display for like a dollar.
I have a zilla on my 10 gallon baby tank (what I put new babies in, also quarantine) and a jumpstart on my large tanks. I like both. But I think I may buy another jumpstart for my 10 gallon because they seem better and have worked more well.
The most important part of this test is the accuracy of the temps (not the mounting, not the suction cup which you labored through). And you indicate yourself that you might not have done the measurement accurately (or your temp gun is inaccurate!). This fact alone throws this whole video out the window for usefulness.
Why do people spend so much money on the animals then get cheap when it comes to thermostats? Its the most important part of the enclosure so why would you use a garbage stat? Spend the money and get a herpstat or a vivarium.
The other thing is the way they work is by turning the heat pad off and on, you may have measured the temp at different points of when the pad has been turned on and off
So what if I need the terrarium to be 70 degrees but my room temperature is 80 degrees, will the thermostat be able to make the terrarium 70 degrees still?
Yesterday I moved my ball python from a 40 gallon tank to a 75 gallon, and her heat lamp can no longer reach her! So, I'm investing $56 in a heat lamp and a thermostat. Thanks so so much for this video, so helpful! I'm gonna go with the jumpstart one, it seems easier to work.
which thermostat is best to use for ceramic heat emitter bulbs? some people said zilla and jumpstart are not good because after a while turning off and on they eventually start not working properly which could possibly cause fire hazard
Hello Alex, or anyone who can help LOL but I am trying to heat my pacman enclosure and need some help. The temp in my room is 60-70, so I have a ceramic heat emitter but it only brings it up to 75 in the daytime. I'm planning on getting a thermostat to bring it up to 80? But my real question is, is it necessary to manually adjust the temp to bring it down a few degrees at night for their "day/night cycles" or can I just keep the thermostat at a set temp all day? Thanks!
All you have to do is make up for the difference. If you're short 5 degrees. Then turn up the controller by 5 degrees & there, it settles the difference. 😁
Take the suction cup and place it into a hot cup of tap water for about a minute. Take it out wipe it off and then stick it on the glass. Truck I've been using for years.
I just adopted a lesser morph bp yesterday! Everything went better then expected haha 😁 Only thing that was that I was struggling to keep the temp high enough let alone regulate it ... have you ever used the magic fly thermostat before?
The zilla one is annoying since it turns the light on and off once it reaches the dialed temperature. But if I put it at a specific setting it turns the thing into a strobe light
GoHerping Lol. I am a huge fan I am even in the discord :) but I play your Cid's through my phone speakers at Max around my parents to pressure them into letting me get a snake
I have done extensive research for the past 3-4 years. They don't even have a reason. Like they aren't afraid of snakes. They just won't let me for quite litteraly no reason :/
How do you get the probe in to tge enclosure and still be able to secure your enclosure so that your snake doesn't escape. I have a pastel jigsaw baby ball. And i really need to get a thermostat for my heating pad (im currently turning it on and off and my temp gun) but im getting ready to buy my thermostat but am scared that once I get it i will end up not being able to close my screen top enclosure. #worried please help!!
I have 3 Zillas too the don't quite keep to a 90 degree basking spot. What I did to fix this is just set it to 95, and the thermostat actually does keep the hot spot at 90.
I have the Zilla thermostat and I read about it when I got it. The way it works is it shuts off at the temperature indicated on the dial. So if it's set to 90 degrees that will be the maximum temperature. But I'm not sure what the threshold is when it turns on the heat source. I noticed all the temperatures were below the select the temperature.
I got a heat gun today so I'll be testing mine out. I have a ball python and since they use belly heat I buried the probe in the substrate right underneath the hide so it's measuring the belly Heat.
You should try the Habistat dimming thermostat. It's not digital but is the best out there in the UK. Sadly, I'm in the US and can't get this product. It works best with a heat lamp, deep heat projector, or heat emitter. It's a bit expensive, but it is definitely worth it!
Ive been thinking about purchasing a JumpStart for my heat lamp. I have it connected to a timer. Do you know if it reset the JumpStart (temperature) every time It turns off?
I’m very late to the video but if anyone knows the answers to my questions, please tel me ;-; Will a heating pad set to 90 degrees Fahrenheit will melt the plastic of my ball pythons tub? I want to use newspaper instead of substrate because my mother thinks that it’ll be too messy and everything and I don’t know if the probes will work without being in a substrate. Are newspapers or paper towels ok as a ball pythons bedding? Should I use an transparent tub or opaque one? I’m sorry I have so many questions but I’m scared that I’ll do something wrong and my bp with get hurt, be miserable, or die too early, especially since I had absolutely nothing I needed for a snake or the knowledge needed to house one properly. My mother doesn’t really care about him or take him seriously as a pet so she won’t spend money on everything he needs. I’m scared he’ll get sick, die, or something like that because I don’t know what all he needs.
I got a snake today and 2 hours later it passed away cause the previous owner didn't give it proper care for months on end, got another one shorty after and I followed your steps and I'm still just paranoid I'm going to lose this one, any advice?
It would turn the ceramic heat emitter on and off as needed. So basically, if you have it set to 100 degrees, it'll turn on, get up to like 103, turn off, drop down to like 97, turn back on, go back up, and so on. You can also get a heat lamp with a control dial on it
I'm considering getting a lizard in the future, and I was considering what thermostat to get. I was wanting to use an overhead lamp, but from what I've read, you don't want an on/off thermostat for a light because that will throw off the day/night cycle. Unfortunately, I can't find a thermostat available in the US that only dims, and rheostats dim but they don't have probes, so if the temperature in the room changes while I'm not there to correct it, then the lizard will be too hot/cold. Do either of these dim the lights without turning them off? Alternately, should I just get two lights and have one hooked to the thermostat, and just use the other light to keep the day/night cycle?
What is the temperature do you set your thermo at? In other words what would be to hot to burn my snake? I side mounted my heat pad because I don’t have my thermo yet.
GoHerping ok thanks, I just bought an ultramel anery corn snake. I figured it would be that I just wanted to double check. Thank you and awesome content.
Where do you put the probes because I see you put the Zilla inside while the jump start is on the outside. I’m getting my first snake this week and I really want him/her to be happy and can you give me some tips (corn snake)
Ideally, the probe should be in the warmest place your animal can access or reach. For example, if you're using a heat mat, you can put it beneath the substrate a bit, so even if the corn snake burrows, it won't be too hot. And if it's a heat lamp, it can be a bit higher than where the animal normally would so it can't reach up and burn itself, and so on
The zilla has 3 outlets. If you are plugging in a heat mat and a heat emmiter (screen top in a cooler house) then where do you put the probe? Do you put it near the emmiter or near the pad? Helppp!
Hi! I was just wondering, would plug in timers suffice as a makeshift thermostat until I purchase some? And one more question! I bought under the tank heating pads for my bps, but the instructions said to stick the pads to the outer-side of the terrarium.... I put it as low as I possibly could to the substrate, understanding bps benefit from belly heat, so will the side-stuck pads be OK for them, or should I readjust and put them underneath? Thanks a ton! 🖤
I just got my first BP in November. I put my UTH on the side and completely regret it. now i have to buy another one to install on the undersized to keep her hot hide warmer. Biggest thing I've learned is to make sure your tank is raised off the surface to avoid trapping the heat (trapped heat could cause a fire when the shelf or stand heats up). my Zoo Med UTH came with little feet for the corners that would raise the tank about 1/4". Also instead of a timer buy a light dimmer (rheostat) I got one for $12 off amazon that works okay (link below) but since it's a manual way to adjust the heat I have to check on her several times a day, especially with the freezing and swinging temps of winter ( I'm in upstate NY and my home heating system isn't very stable). also FYI mine just died this weekend. It's been in constant use since 11/4/17 when I got my BP I have a 100w red heat bulb plugged into it although i plan on switching to a ceramic heat emitting bulb when i get a thermostat. Also depending on where you live the UTH won't be able to keep it warm enough. Such is the case for myself and my house is kept, roughly, at 70. Dimmer/ Rheostat www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BYEF6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We have a much larger range of thermostats in the UK, the US has only started catching on to thermostats in last last few years or so it seems. I use an Exo Terra thermostat and tons of HabiStat thermostats. We also get MicroClimate and loads of other brands.
i'm in northern europe and ive noticed the same thing lol, usa doesnt seem to have variety or range when it comes to t-stats, europe definitely has a broader market in terms of equipment, especially digital / touch screen thermostats.
Ida Helander If I'm being honest and not trying to start an argument or anything. I believe that Europe is much more advanced in husbandry and modern husbandry than the US is.
Jake's Reptiles I am in america and to be honest I think the range of husbandry tech isn't that big especially when there are brands like arcadia in the uk so yeah the uk os more advanced with this
I forgot to mention that the Jumpstart actually shows the current temperature, even if it's not at the desired temp yet which is another plus! CHECK THEM BOTH OUT HERE bit.ly/GoHepring_HeatingKit - Also, leave your video ideas in the replies to this comment :)
GoHerping how to convince parents....
so true
This video was exactly what I need! Just got a turtle and the light for his basking spot was broken so since I'm upgrading his tank this week I figured I'd upgrade most of his stuff and I was told to get 4 different thermostat/light combos by 4 different people lol so confusing! This breakdown helps a lot 👍😊
GoHerping hi my name is Kenny and I'm thinking about buying a alligator but I don't know much about them if you could I know you don't have a alligator but if you could help me or give me any tips about them I'll be very glad cuz you really who I go to for what I need any tips about reptiles lizards or turtle and I'm just asking and seeing if you know anything about alligators that I should know before I buy one thank you love your videos and I was here when you had 150 subscribers
kenny Evans don't please.
You're so triggered by the suction cups lmao😂
Life with Animals XD good thing the Zilla probe lacks a suction cup!
Snakedude1814 Lol! XD
For anyone watching nowadays the jump-start was branded by another company Century for $18 on Amazon for plants but works great for reptiles :)
Robert Headd I think I got the iPower or Century one for $17 or $18 and it's worked like a charm for me
@@gabbrielewilson6702 hello could you put the link?
"These suction cups actually work, -jumpstart-" Great video Alex! Very honest and good debate!
I bought a thermostat and it only reaches 108°, however a lot of that heat is lost in the substrate so my hotspot is around 75°. Any advice on how to raise the temperature? I read that hot spots are supposed to be 90°.
did you ever find a solution?
I use the JumpStart one & it's really accurate. There's a 1-2 degrees difference (I use the same temp gun as you). Also, my suction cup works !!! 😂
Probe style thermostats will always be inaccurate in terms of the readings they put out, this is due to the nature of how probes are intended to operate and be used.
Reptile keepers attempting to achieve basking spot temps, MUST verify the true temps at surface via infra-red temp gun.
Any probe, be that attached to a digital thermometer or thermostat, cannot effectively measure a surface temperature, only the air surrounding the surface itself.
Likewise, any probe style thermostat can be relied upon ONLY to control and ensure temps are stable, the setting is all but irrelevant once you achieve the true temp you need at surface through initial experimentation.
TL:DR Thermostat exclusively for control & Infrared Temp Gun to verify the true temperature output.
Shane so if my probe on the jump start reads 90 but my temp gun reads lower it's safe to dial up the jump start? I'm having that problem rn
A probe mounted to the bottom, not underside, of the tank won't measure what heat the reptile will feel at that spot?
Do they read ambient temperature
My suction cup on my jumpstart works
I believe the jumpstart or Sandalwood does have a safety feature where when it hits 108 it turns off no matter what, just in case the heating element malfunctions.
alot of your links dont work anymore man
So I have a corn snake who likes to mess up the probe and I also don’t know where to put the probe exactly. I don’t really know what exactly to set the thermostat to. I set it to 85 but it’s not really heating the aspen
KEEPER OF THE ANIMALS
Does anyone know how to put the probe in the tank? Mine has a latching lid and I'm unsure. Do I need to cut a hole? I'm so confused, thanks!
I'm unsure as well, just now the pad is taped to the outside of the tank and the probe is wedged in-between the tank and pad
@Austin Fox this wasnt even necessary. a bunch of people recommend to put the probe between the glass and pad or outside the tank where the hot area is.
if you have a tank that shuts completely, you dont want to squeeze the probe cord. so maybe this person didnt want to squeeze the probe cord and it isnt as simple as you assume
@Austin Fox i never said those recommendations are correct but when there's people spouting different ideas, of course the OP is gonna be wondering what to do.
all you needed to say was to cut a small hole for probe cord. your berating the person for a simple question was entirely unnecessary.
The thing about the accuracy, though, is that it isn't as important as consistency. For example, if you have the Zilla one and want the temperature to be 90°F but it only heats that area to 84 (and you check it with a Temp Gun and it does 84 consistently), then just set it to 96 and that should make the heated area about 90.
That said, I still prefer the Jumpstart and that's the one I use.
I think you just have a faulty suction cup. Mine works fine
Kaden Bryant you have to clean the glass and suction cup
i ordered microclimate evo lite t-stat for my spinner ball python, it was affordable and microclimate products are usually well reviewed, so i'm hyped to see how it performs. thank u so much for the video.
Results?
I've used the jump start with my Kenyan sand boa, ball pythons, and beardie's. Never had an issue and I love them. I found some metal hooks from a local dollar store (check the gardening aisles), and used those to hang the thermostat. 😎👌🏿
Would it work on a snake rack for Pythons?
I just got a jumpstart for my ball python and I don’t have a temperature gun, so what temperature should I set the thermostat to be the right temperature?
What about this one which is almost half the price for me: www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=VIVOSUN+Digital+Heat+Mat+Thermostat&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=15
I just bought it cuz Amazon reviews seem to suggest it's just as good as anything else... but because it's Chinese, it's almost half the price. The only real negative review worth noting is apparently the display isn't too reliable, but who cares... set it and forget it. Worst case scenario is you replace it with another universal display for like a dollar.
I have a zilla on my 10 gallon baby tank (what I put new babies in, also quarantine) and a jumpstart on my large tanks. I like both. But I think I may buy another jumpstart for my 10 gallon because they seem better and have worked more well.
The most important part of this test is the accuracy of the temps (not the mounting, not the suction cup which you labored through). And you indicate yourself that you might not have done the measurement accurately (or your temp gun is inaccurate!). This fact alone throws this whole video out the window for usefulness.
My Zilla died after a few months. VE200 is several years old and going strong.
Why do people spend so much money on the animals then get cheap when it comes to thermostats? Its the most important part of the enclosure so why would you use a garbage stat? Spend the money and get a herpstat or a vivarium.
Quick question
My ball python is approximately about 3 ft give or take and he is looking under wait does anybody know how fat his girth should be
Another fantastic video Alex! Super useful.
I'm watching at 11:26 P.M.
i use jumpstart thermostats on all my enclosures, and all my suction cups work lol
Same lol
This video should be called:
Shade thrown at JumpStart
Lol anyone else notice the mis spelling of digital at 1:58 or 1:57 I love this channel regardless just thought it was funny
Ipower???
If you have a digital thermometer, you can use a lamp dimmer to set your heat mat temp
You know the drill
But do you know the screwdriver
dont no why im watching I only use Zoo Med thermostats
When you're an expert on butt plugs 5:02
The other thing is the way they work is by turning the heat pad off and on, you may have measured the temp at different points of when the pad has been turned on and off
I ame a keeper of the animals hahahahaha
Can you change the temperature based on a timer?
How do you change it fahrenheit
Jumpstart is $35 USD?!? On Canadian Amazon its going for $53 CAD!!!
Pamela Luzny 1 CAD is worth .77 usd
I was able to get mine off the Canadian Amazon for only 35 cad
So what if I need the terrarium to be 70 degrees but my room temperature is 80 degrees, will the thermostat be able to make the terrarium 70 degrees still?
No, you'll need to cool the room down
Yesterday I moved my ball python from a 40 gallon tank to a 75 gallon, and her heat lamp can no longer reach her! So, I'm investing $56 in a heat lamp and a thermostat. Thanks so so much for this video, so helpful! I'm gonna go with the jumpstart one, it seems easier to work.
Wow. That's huge. Ball pythons don't need an enclosure that large
@@blueeyedfox86 she may not need it, but she uses every inch of it and seems to enjoy it a lot more than her 40 gal
You aren’t supposed to use a heat lamp they do better with a heat mat
Nice video, I personally use the zilla ones but I'll have to try the other one to see myself!
which thermostat is best to use for ceramic heat emitter bulbs? some people said zilla and jumpstart are not good because after a while turning off and on they eventually start not working properly which could possibly cause fire hazard
Hello Alex, or anyone who can help LOL but I am trying to heat my pacman enclosure and need some help. The temp in my room is 60-70, so I have a ceramic heat emitter but it only brings it up to 75 in the daytime. I'm planning on getting a thermostat to bring it up to 80? But my real question is, is it necessary to manually adjust the temp to bring it down a few degrees at night for their "day/night cycles" or can I just keep the thermostat at a set temp all day? Thanks!
All you have to do is make up for the difference. If you're short 5 degrees. Then turn up the controller by 5 degrees & there, it settles the difference. 😁
Wassup
Take the suction cup and place it into a hot cup of tap water for about a minute. Take it out wipe it off and then stick it on the glass. Truck I've been using for years.
I have a Jumpstart Thermostat and a "good" starter kit heat mat, but it seems like the temperature is not right should I be concerned?
+ExtremeMusicSounds What's the goal temp and actual temp?
GoHerping well I unplugged it, but the goal was 93F, but it didn't feel like, I think it was around high 80s.
I think you might just have gotten a bad suction cup because one ones on both of my jump starts stick really well.
I just adopted a lesser morph bp yesterday! Everything went better then expected haha 😁
Only thing that was that I was struggling to keep the temp high enough let alone regulate it ... have you ever used the magic fly thermostat before?
I didn't expect you to post at this time!! Good vid tho
I have a question... What can I do about the plug types querem can I buy, It came with the thermostat?
The zilla one is annoying since it turns the light on and off once it reaches the dialed temperature. But if I put it at a specific setting it turns the thing into a strobe light
Does the jumpstart only work for american plugs?
Hey Alex i bought the Zilla should i put the probe in the dirt ontop on the heating mat or just near it.
6 mins late :P
shhhhhhhhhhhhhh
GoHerping Lol. I am a huge fan I am even in the discord :) but I play your Cid's through my phone speakers at Max around my parents to pressure them into letting me get a snake
I have done extensive research for the past 3-4 years. They don't even have a reason. Like they aren't afraid of snakes. They just won't let me for quite litteraly no reason :/
Hi. At what temperature do you set the Jump Start for your Ball Python?
Use silver heat duct tape to hold the probe. That's how I do all of mine
Should I use the jump start with my Leo?
Do the wats matter?
How do you get the probe in to tge enclosure and still be able to secure your enclosure so that your snake doesn't escape. I have a pastel jigsaw baby ball. And i really need to get a thermostat for my heating pad (im currently turning it on and off and my temp gun) but im getting ready to buy my thermostat but am scared that once I get it i will end up not being able to close my screen top enclosure. #worried please help!!
Did you figure it out I'm concerned as well
I love your videos they have been very informational I'm thinking of getting a leopard gecko thank you
I have 3 Zillas too the don't quite keep to a 90 degree basking spot. What I did to fix this is just set it to 95, and the thermostat actually does keep the hot spot at 90.
Rachel Samuel So your initial temperature before dialing it up was 85?
how high are the chances of burning a reptile with a heat mat?
is this suitable for a ball python? if so which one would work best with it?
I have the Zilla thermostat and I read about it when I got it. The way it works is it shuts off at the temperature indicated on the dial. So if it's set to 90 degrees that will be the maximum temperature. But I'm not sure what the threshold is when it turns on the heat source. I noticed all the temperatures were below the select the temperature.
I got a heat gun today so I'll be testing mine out. I have a ball python and since they use belly heat I buried the probe in the substrate right underneath the hide so it's measuring the belly Heat.
So, I live in the UK and am thinking about getting a reptile... I was wondering what the best thermostat option is for me? Any suggestions/advice?
You should try the Habistat dimming thermostat. It's not digital but is the best out there in the UK. Sadly, I'm in the US and can't get this product. It works best with a heat lamp, deep heat projector, or heat emitter. It's a bit expensive, but it is definitely worth it!
Digial lmao nice spelling jk I don't care
you are the best I fallow you all the time you are great on answering all my questions thank you
Thanks a ton! I was wondering if the jumpstart was good, and it is! Keep up the good work.
Ive been thinking about purchasing a JumpStart for my heat lamp. I have it connected to a timer. Do you know if it reset the JumpStart (temperature) every time It turns off?
Nope, it keeps the settings each time it loses power
Not related to this video but does anyone know if I can use vinager to clean my snake's enclosure.?
Yeah, I use diluted vinegar to get rid of water stains
I agree jumpstart is better in my opinion.
how do you put the wire outside without ruining the tank lid?
I’m very late to the video but if anyone knows the answers to my questions, please tel me ;-;
Will a heating pad set to 90 degrees Fahrenheit will melt the plastic of my ball pythons tub?
I want to use newspaper instead of substrate because my mother thinks that it’ll be too messy and everything and I don’t know if the probes will work without being in a substrate.
Are newspapers or paper towels ok as a ball pythons bedding?
Should I use an transparent tub or opaque one?
I’m sorry I have so many questions but I’m scared that I’ll do something wrong and my bp with get hurt, be miserable, or die too early, especially since I had absolutely nothing I needed for a snake or the knowledge needed to house one properly. My mother doesn’t really care about him or take him seriously as a pet so she won’t spend money on everything he needs. I’m scared he’ll get sick, die, or something like that because I don’t know what all he needs.
So about substrate you kinda need to use forest floor or eco earth bc of humidity
And for plastic tub just use lighting IF YOU HAVE TRANSPERANT and buy the ones with little hook
Can you test the century digital heat mat thermostat
Very informative. Good job 👍
I was the second like and first comment!!!
how do you secure the probe? tape?
Whoes watching with there reptiles
Will it work if you hook the jumpstart to heat tape?
Whats the difference between the 500W and the 1000W Zilla one? Thanks!
Forget it
I got a snake today and 2 hours later it passed away cause the previous owner didn't give it proper care for months on end, got another one shorty after and I followed your steps and I'm still just paranoid I'm going to lose this one, any advice?
Harambe
Mini RL just do some research on your snake its ok to be paranoid after you get a new pet im sure you will take good care of him or her good luck
I am the one hundredth like thank for the
video
what about your house ac/heater thermostat?
For the digatal can i use it for incubation?
Would this change the temp of a ceramic heat emitter ?? Where you could actually control it ?? Or even bulbs so they aren’t burning themselves out
It would turn the ceramic heat emitter on and off as needed. So basically, if you have it set to 100 degrees, it'll turn on, get up to like 103, turn off, drop down to like 97, turn back on, go back up, and so on. You can also get a heat lamp with a control dial on it
You need proportional thermostat for ceramic heat emitter. Thermostat that constantly turns them on and off will wear them out prematurely.
I'm considering getting a lizard in the future, and I was considering what thermostat to get. I was wanting to use an overhead lamp, but from what I've read, you don't want an on/off thermostat for a light because that will throw off the day/night cycle. Unfortunately, I can't find a thermostat available in the US that only dims, and rheostats dim but they don't have probes, so if the temperature in the room changes while I'm not there to correct it, then the lizard will be too hot/cold.
Do either of these dim the lights without turning them off? Alternately, should I just get two lights and have one hooked to the thermostat, and just use the other light to keep the day/night cycle?
PixieoftheWood just get a ceramic bulb, problem solved
Compare heat lamps to ceramic heat emmiters
Can I plug an extension wire thingy with multiple outlets on the jumpstart? So I could use it for multiple heat pads.
The product doesn't specify whether you can, but I'm sure that'd work just fine
GoHerping Thanks!😄
Can I use it for a ceramic heat emitter?
What is the temperature do you set your thermo at? In other words what would be to hot to burn my snake? I side mounted my heat pad because I don’t have my thermo yet.
Depends on the species. I keep my ball pythons at 90-93, colubrids at 85, sand boa at 95, and so on
GoHerping ok thanks, I just bought an ultramel anery corn snake. I figured it would be that I just wanted to double check. Thank you and awesome content.
Where do you put the probes because I see you put the Zilla inside while the jump start is on the outside. I’m getting my first snake this week and I really want him/her to be happy and can you give me some tips (corn snake)
Ideally, the probe should be in the warmest place your animal can access or reach. For example, if you're using a heat mat, you can put it beneath the substrate a bit, so even if the corn snake burrows, it won't be too hot. And if it's a heat lamp, it can be a bit higher than where the animal normally would so it can't reach up and burn itself, and so on
Thanks fam
The zilla has 3 outlets. If you are plugging in a heat mat and a heat emmiter (screen top in a cooler house) then where do you put the probe? Do you put it near the emmiter or near the pad? Helppp!
Hi! I was just wondering, would plug in timers suffice as a makeshift thermostat until I purchase some? And one more question! I bought under the tank heating pads for my bps, but the instructions said to stick the pads to the outer-side of the terrarium.... I put it as low as I possibly could to the substrate, understanding bps benefit from belly heat, so will the side-stuck pads be OK for them, or should I readjust and put them underneath?
Thanks a ton! 🖤
I just got my first BP in November. I put my UTH on the side and completely regret it. now i have to buy another one to install on the undersized to keep her hot hide warmer. Biggest thing I've learned is to make sure your tank is raised off the surface to avoid trapping the heat (trapped heat could cause a fire when the shelf or stand heats up). my Zoo Med UTH came with little feet for the corners that would raise the tank about 1/4". Also instead of a timer buy a light dimmer (rheostat) I got one for $12 off amazon that works okay (link below) but since it's a manual way to adjust the heat I have to check on her several times a day, especially with the freezing and swinging temps of winter ( I'm in upstate NY and my home heating system isn't very stable). also FYI mine just died this weekend. It's been in constant use since 11/4/17 when I got my BP I have a 100w red heat bulb plugged into it although i plan on switching to a ceramic heat emitting bulb when i get a thermostat. Also depending on where you live the UTH won't be able to keep it warm enough. Such is the case for myself and my house is kept, roughly, at 70.
Dimmer/ Rheostat
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BYEF6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bre J thanks!!! :)
Rayne no problem. Good luck with your new BP.
Forth like on this video
I have the jumstart thermostat
I have a digital zoo med one and it’s amazing
here before 500 veiws
We have a much larger range of thermostats in the UK, the US has only started catching on to thermostats in last last few years or so it seems. I use an Exo Terra thermostat and tons of HabiStat thermostats. We also get MicroClimate and loads of other brands.
i'm in northern europe and ive noticed the same thing lol, usa doesnt seem to have variety or range when it comes to t-stats, europe definitely has a broader market in terms of equipment, especially digital / touch screen thermostats.
Ida Helander If I'm being honest and not trying to start an argument or anything. I believe that Europe is much more advanced in husbandry and modern husbandry than the US is.
Jake's Reptiles I am in america and to be honest I think the range of husbandry tech isn't that big especially when there are brands like arcadia in the uk so yeah the uk os more advanced with this
It's great to have Arcadia over here! Also to have wooden vivs is great.
Yeah. I'm from NI and i use the exo terra one
Hey man what’s the set temperature you set your jump start on??????
For your ball python
Well done! Thank you.
Awesome