help me choose what t stat

nick654377 · 12-02-12, 11:35 AM

A.Vivarium Electronics VE-100 ~$90 with shipping
B. Vivarium Electronics VE-200 ~ ~120 with shipping
C. Herpstat Basic ~ $114
D. Herpstat 1 ~$140

i may possibly pick one of these up at a show next weekend but i want your oppinion on what one you like better and why.

These will be powering a 80w RHP in an animal plastics tank. Unsure on the size tank but it will be a 48x24x?

**millertime89** · 12-03-12, 01:04 PM

You're willing to spend the money for a proportional, so already throw out the 100.
If you go with a Herpstat, buy from Spyder direct right now, they're running a sale. Otherwise Beanfarm for the Herpstat or Reptile Basics for the VE is where I would buy. For just one enclosure right now I would just go with the basic, its currently listed at $103 through Dec. 7th. (Might have to pick one up myself actually)

edit: then again, if its something that needs humidity control, the Herpstat 1 would be the way to go and splurge a bit and get the humidity sensor as well.

reptileexperts · 12-03-12, 01:58 PM

lawl. I just got my herpstat 1 in for my new rack add on lol oh well I missed the sale . . .but yes Herpstat 1 (you can use the basic, but why settle for the lack of safety features?) Buy once, buy right.

nick654377 · 12-03-12, 02:50 PM

a guy posted a comparison video on ball-pythons.net about the ve and the herpstat 1. i think i am going to go with the herpstat 1 after watching that video.....

**millertime89** · 12-05-12, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by reptileexperts

lawl. I just got my herpstat 1 in for my new rack add on lol oh well I missed the sale . . .but yes Herpstat 1 (you can use the basic, but why settle for the lack of safety features?) Buy once, buy right.

One of my friends just bought 2 herpstat 4's a few weeks ago, I posted the sale on a forum we're both on and he's kicking himself now. Lost out on nearly $100

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Originally Posted by nick654377

a guy posted a comparison video on ball-pythons.net about the ve and the herpstat 1. i think i am going to go with the herpstat 1 after watching that video.....

think you can post that vid here? I'm ordering a herpstat tomorrow but an interested regardless.

nick654377 · 12-05-12, 01:41 AM

Herpstat 1 vs. VE-200 (Video comparison))

There you go