Reddit reviews VIVOSUN Digital Heat Mat Thermostat Temperature Controller 40–108 ºF for Seedlings, Germination, Rooting, Fermentation and Reptiles
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PROFESSIONAL RELIABILITY AND RESULTS: Regulates and maintains your preferred temperature within a control range of 40–108 ºF（ Temperature display range is 32 -210°F）; perfect for professional horticulturalists or the budding grower. Comes with a sensor probe so you can reliably track the temperature of your plant’s rootsHIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: With an easy-to-grip hexagonal shape and made of an extra-fortified plastic, components will not rust or malfunction under tough conditionsZERO-EFFORT SET UP & OPERATION: The controller comes with a manual but you won’t need to read it! Using just 3 buttons, you can set a temperature or change the display between Fahrenheit/Celsius in secondsUSE, HANG, FORGET: Our controller comes with a hanging tab and wall mount along with a convenient angled socket to keep cords untangled and neat. Guaranteed to keep your growing operation perfectly balanced, as all things should beCOMPATABILITY & SAFETY GUARANTEED: Compatible with any heat mat and ready to plug in to North American outlets. VIVOSUN always stands behind its products and cares for you—if you have any questions or concerns contact our friendly customer service staff
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>I've read that big enclosures for small noodles makes them feel unsafe
You can put a tiny snake in it's own mansion sized fine, as long as there is plenty of places to hide. Just think, are baby snakes stuck in 10 gallon tanks in the wild until they grow up? Snakes hate open spaces, not large ones.
I use aspen for my Western hognose. He loves it. It holds burrows really well, and I try to reset all his burrows every couple weeks or so to keep it interesting for him. I have mine in a 10 gallon tank since I have a male. I have about 6" of aspen in the tank.
Yes, a thermostat is absolutely needed. Heat pads can reach high levels, that would be dangerous for the snake. I use these for all my snakes. They work great and are cheap.
A western hognose was my first snake (now I have more). He's a bugger. He'll hiss and puff up inside his tank but once you get him out he's fine. He's gone off food for a few months at a time a couple times now, so he was definately stressful for a first snake (for me). It also didn't help that he loved to burrow (duh), and I'd worry about him since I couldn't see him. Good first snake IMO though, love the little guy and he has taught me a lot.
Best of luck and post pictures once you get them!
I’ve been using these [seedling heating pads](VIVOSUN Durable Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat Warm Hydroponic Heating Pad 3'' x 20" for Kombucha Tea & Beer Brewing, Fermentation, Seedlings & Plant Germination https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PTZCJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Lfn8AbDNHSQ89 ) with great success the last 4 months. I wrap them around my 1F jars
I use this [temperature controller with sensor](VIVOSUN Digital Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat Controller 68-108℉ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015F4VFGI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf) to control them
Two changes - folks always want a thermostat. This thermostat is the same as the HydroFarm stat /u/_ataraxia mentioned, and is a good low end/entry level stat. It's literally the same exact piece of hardware with a different label. Most of my enclosures are on Herpstat thermostats with proportional control. These are sort of the high end of stand-alone thermostats. Some people have also gone on the more computerized, high tech route. If that's interesting to you, it works great, but it's definitely not necessary.
On/off thermostats are actually not suitable for light bulbs, because the bulb will go on and off all the time, sort of strobing. It's fine for non-light emitting heat sources like ceramic heaters and radiant heat panels, although proportional are still more accurate.
you don't use heat lamps with tubs. you can put one on some sort of stand in the general viscinity of the tub to raise the room temperature of that area, but there's no practical way to use a lamp more directly on the tub.
the usual air hole placement is along the walls of the tub. how many you need will depend on a few factors, so it's best to start with a lower number and drill more if needed.
i have one of my BPs in a tub while she waits for her pvc cage. here is the only photo i have of the tub right now. the basic rundown is:
Hi,
Caveats to below:
Interesting you bring up glass...I used a Walmart 2 gallon glass jar for months (no problems with mold due to use of grow mat with thermostat...at least this is why I think I did not have mold) and decided I like continuous brew (had this going in a 2.5 gall glass lemonade dispenser seperately) So I went to kombucha Kamp to see what they were selling for continuous brew...NO glass...they had porcelain, 304+stainless and one other material if I recall correctly, but no glass. This made me really start to wonder....why???...why are the kombucha experts not selling glass. I knew about glass possibly containing lead (no relationship to your original post...I think)...but this fact alone...that kombucha Kamp was not selling glass for their kombucha continuous brew made me retire all my glass when I switched over to continuous brew. I decided on porcelain...and found 2.5 gal continuous brew setups for very cheap online.
In my opinion the biggest reason for mold is temps too cold...glass, without insulation looses heat quickly....especially in winter.
My setup: Brew Container: https://foryourwater.com/collections/water-dispenser-crocks/products/solid-black-crock-dispenser-porcelain-silver-faucet-fyw-cksblk?variant=5588511457311
Germination mat: VIVOSUN Durable Waterproof Seedling Heat Mat Warm Hydroponic Heating Pad 3'' x 20" for Kombucha Tea & Beer Brewing, Fermentation, Seedlings & Plant Germination https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PTZCJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_Y0QMCbVKHEB93
Thermostat: VIVOSUN Digital Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat Controller 68-108℉ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015F4VFGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_81QMCb2K5YSWK
Stainless steel dispenser: Oak Leaf Replacement Spigot for Beverage Dispenser,Water Dispenser Faucet, Stainless Steel Spigot for Drink Dispenser, Food Grade, 2-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ6KJQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_T2QMCbJTK12ED
And insulation in colder weather...Reflectix for inner and outer layer and middle layer of thick insulating fabric...velcro to hold it all together....insulation saves money in cold weather....cutout where the spigot is.
Place germination mat wrapped around upper part of brewing container.
Hope this post is not too long.
When I bought this it was $17: the digital heat sensors
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Digital-Seedling-Thermostat-Controller/dp/B015F4VFGI/ref=pd_bxgy_86_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B015F4VFGI&pd_rd_r=1HCKJXJJBBV0NW2W1AYK&pd_rd_w=fJNYN&pd_rd_wg=iKA5l&psc=1&refRID=1HCKJXJJBBV0NW2W1AYK
Here is the heat pad, it is always on full blast (you put it under the tray and the heat goes up, and put the heat sensor at the top so when the thing is fully heated, it turns off) :
https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Babies-Heating-Waterproof-Seedling/dp/B013HFKRMK/ref=pd_sim_86_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B013HFKRMK&pd_rd_r=1HCKJXJJBBV0NW2W1AYK&pd_rd_w=152tJ&pd_rd_wg=iKA5l&psc=1&refRID=1HCKJXJJBBV0NW2W1AYK
Or you can use this programmable controller the head:
https://www.amazon.com/bayite-Fahrenheit-Digital-Temperature-Controller/dp/B011VGASLW/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1481436370&sr=1-5&keywords=digital+heat+switch
But you have to do some wiring (outlet cord, and wire an outlet) and you have to read up on how to program it
I use the programmable timer for Quail and the timer above in the first link for grow trays/starts. Either combination should work. Can you post pictures of your worm farm? Thanks
My first thought is a Reptile heater or Plant Heating Mats. Then you need a Thermostat Controller
You can get a heat mat like this one - they're often sold for germination trays but many plants love them. Strongly recommend picking up a thermostat to go with it so you can better control the temp.
Okay, look for a thermostat . This will control the temp and it’s very, very easy to use. Please, this is very important. You can cause severe burns and even kill the gecko. I would try to find a dimming thermostat. I know it’s an investment but it is 100% necessary.
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And for an UTH just get one from zoomed, I've never had a problem with theirs before.
VIVOSUN Digital Seedling Heat Mat... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015F4VFGI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I have that thermostat connected to a Large ZooMed (petsmart) Under Tank Heater. Warm side shouldn’t exceed 95!
I have been using this one with no issues so far. A little cheaper and it does the same thing. Although it reads about 2-4 degrees cooler than what my gun reads and I usually go with what my temp gun tells me so I match the thermostat accordingly.
You could also try a dimmer with the lamp.
https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Horticulture-68-108%C2%B0F-Thermostat-Controller/dp/B010GFADNM
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Seedling-Thermostat-Controller-Alternation/dp/B015F4VFGI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I use these two. There's also an additional one linked in the beginner post I think
Any heat source will work as long as it gets warm enough and not too hot. You’re looking for about 85 degrees. For me, this means setting my mat to 93 degrees.
Here’s the mat I have with temp controller. It’s cheap but works. $28 shipped.
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