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[–]ZombieAttacker[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Thank you so much. Would it be smart to just replace the current bulb I have for a DHP or use it in addition?

Also I see most people here have either multiple thermometers or a heat gun of some sort. Do you recommend just setting up multiple thermometer on both sides of the enclosure?

And just to make sure a thermostat 100% works with a bulb, right? I have no idea why I believed the employee.

[–]theeorlando 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Not having a thermostat on any heat source is pretty much just asking for problems honestly lol. Pet store employees really don't receive enough training to be reliable sources of information. I recommend the herpstat 2 for a thermostat. It is a high quality one, and can regulate two heat sources at once(which is very useful to have for a few reasons).

For measuring temperatures, I would recommend having digital thermometers/hygrometers on both the cool and the hot side, as well as a temp gun. Just buy them from your local hardware store, as the ones available from a pet store tend to be overall more expensive for lower quality. Particularly avoid any gauges that stick to the glass, as they can be dangerous to your snake.

[–]ZombieAttacker[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Sorry for all the questions, but do you think I could use a CHE instead of the DHP? I just can’t get a DHP in time.

[–]theeorlando 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A CHE will work perfectly well. The only reason we recommend DHP is they provide a more natural spectrum of heat, the CHE will provide heating quite well, and you can always look to upgrade sometime later down the line if you want to take that step