Thank you for making this video, Emily! I've been wondering about this lately. I'd love to see a comparison between these and some of the cheaper alternatives.
Clint's Reptiles I’ve gotten the impression these are for people like yourself who keep lots of reptiles. Emily has promoted Jump Start over the years, but I found one on Amazon I actually like better, and its cheaper. Boho Farm Heat Mat Thermostat. It’s $17. I needed to switch as I had 2 Jump Starts die on me. At $35 a piece, that gets expensive! I’ve been running the one on my python for almost a year and it’s still doing the job.
@@jesusbeloved3953 I havent been able to find a cheaper alternative to a dimmable thermostat - which is very necessary for heating elements with filament (such as basking lights) as pulse/ off on thermostats can limit the life of the bulb
@@jesusbeloved3953 Oh nice. Cheaper is better. If you have time, could you reply to this and tell me how big it is? I don't want something too big. Thanks!
I can't believe Emily has me watching a video about thermostats. I don't even keep reptiles, but I sure did enjoy the video. Greetings from Holland Ps. You should get your own show on tv.
Just a note: visually opening your units and seeing something that looks like a relay does not mean it is a probe temperature safety shut off. Relays can be used for several different functions in an application like this, and indeed relays may not be the best option depending on circuit design. It would be much more useful to get the manufacturer's information as to their safety features, as well as how they work (there are many possible failure modes besides hi-temp on probe).
All power on a Herpstat is controlled by the triac components. The safety relay is inline to the main power running to those and acts as a kill switch. Under normal conditions the power flows through the relay to the triacs and when activated the relay breaks the contacts so it will cut power to all outputs on the thermostat. The main reason for that feature is if a triac fails it normally fails full on so you have a run away heating condition. These failures were common with other brands who used triacs that were barely rated for the spec. I have always used much higher rated triacs in my design so that type of failure is extremely rare but I came up with the safety relay as a precaution. However, it doesn't provide automatic protection because the user must choose to turn it on. That is because there is a downfall that comes with it. Lets say you have it enabled and you have a situation where one of your enclosures overheats (probe falls out of cage, ect). When the relay kicks on you are going to knock out power to all outputs on a multi output thermostat. If you have eggs in a incubator on the other output its going to go without heat. Since its going to affect the other outputs some people may prefer to go without the safety relay and deal with the overheat on one enclosure if their income is depending on on the other enclosure. We can't make decisions like that for people which is why we always try to give the options to the user. That safety relay can be triggered on any alarm, just high, just low, ect. The advantage of a single relay though is sometimes it catches when people make a mistake and pair the wrong probe with the wrong power cord causing their own overheat situation. If you only shut down the side that was sensing the overheat it would no be effective because the user has the probe in the wrong enclosure. By shutting power down on all outputs you can still make the save. Again, many possibilities so it pays to be flexible with your options. Oh, and wifi is on the way. Email alerts, scheduled status emails, remote monitoring and setting, graphed data, color lcd, browser based so works on iphone, android, pc. Its pretty slick. It will be for the techies. Launch date is not set yet but its not far off. User manual on the new Herpstat 2 SpyderWeb device is on our website under the support section. Great video BTW! Customer mentioned it and sent me here. :^) -Dion (Owner, Spyder Robotics)
The Herpstats have a feature where they will cut power if the temperature isn't reached in 30 minutes. This can help to keep animals from being cooked if there is a malfunction.
This is the only reason why I want this instead of a different kind of thermostat. I'm really paranoid about malfunctional fires and reptiles getting burned.
This is, without a doubt, one of the best videos on youtube for enhancing the husbandry of herps across the board. Yes, please do more, and please do not be afraid to get as technical as is necessary/helpful. I'd like to be able to experiment to find a preferred brand for myself but it gets costly fast.
I've been using the same Herpstat 4 unit, trouble-free for 10 years, reliably controlling light, heat, and humidity, nonstop day and night. It's an impressively solid and easy to use product.
Honestly, even though you don't have a snake or reptile right now, it's best to have as much information about the animal you want before you go adopting the animal
Today's video may have proved that my three children will watch Emily talk about absolutely anything. Thank you for the enthusiasm and love for your subject!
I think you deserve more subscribers(because you are literally the best person I know 😊) Also you inspired me to get a western hognose and don’t worry he eats VERY well!🤗 Edit: his name is Timothy❤️ and he’s a toffee morph
Golden Witch and Fizzy Potato thank you for your time and I think (Golden Witch) I really like ball pythons but I wanted to get a small snake for my first one. I 💖🐍
Thanks for this informational video! Two key pieces of herpetoculture equipment: 1) temp gun and 2) thermostat. We’ve tested other brands but Herpstat wins as far as safety features, precision, reliability, ease of use, and customer service. Plus, they’re made in the USA. Worth the investment.
Perfect timing on this video ! My reptile room is almost done and I need a new thermostat ! I’m going to grab a few and do some reviews for my channel ! Amazing channel btw great content !!
Is it just me noticing the secret messages? Like after the chart when she says probes around 8 minutes in the bottom left it said get you mind out of the gutter
I have used the herpstat thermostats for years. Early on I used the Helix brand. The Helix thermostats were nice but lacked the options that the herpstats have. The earlier versions of the herpstats had fans in them. The fans would eventually go bad causing issues with the thermostat. Spyderrobotics has since changed the design of the herpstats, removing the fan. At least in the herpstat 2 and lower. I've never used the 4 or 6. I'm sure the VE, and FB are great also. Spyderrobotics has great customer support if you do ever need to get a replacement, or repairs done. I'll be sticking with the herpstats. In my opinion, they are the best thermostats for reptiles on the market. I'd avoid the cheap petshop thermostats. You get what you pay for. Buy cheap, buy it twice. Spend a little more get a great product from a very well established company.
@@not_mrphilips Those are non-proportional thermostats and are at a large disadvantage for fine temperature regulation. They are half as expensive because they have half the tech. Plus you have to listen to the clicking relays all night long which makes them unreasonable for use in a bedroom. They have no real features / alarms. Their quality is no better. You can search the web for reptile use and brewing beer use and find plenty of people that have had failures with the industrial thermostats. The Herpstat is designed specifically for reptile use and we have worked with people almost 20 years now fine tuning them. Our Herpstats are used in large zoo's all across america as well. You should try a Herpstat sometime and see for yourself. They are a little more expensive but when you consider what people spend on their animals its money well spent. :^) -Dion (Spyder Robotics)
@@not_mrphilips From my information CE does not require 3rd party testing so most manufacturers can use the CE. Either way our products are not 240V units or marketed for overseas which is where CE would come into play.
Do I have reptiles? No. Am I going to have reptiles in the future? Highly unlikely. Am I still going to watch this entire video about thermostats? Absolutely!
Very very useful! I burned a big scorch mark in a decorative throw that I was using to protect a piece of furniture under a snake habitat when my heat mat went to town on it. Could have done some serious damage to my snake as well, but the potential for fire with heat mats, even really well made ones, should not be overlooked! I wish heat mats came with Built-in thermostats. Reptile products do not tend to have them, but I was able to find one on Amazon that was designed to warm up seed mats for gardeners that had a built-in thermostat. It was excellent and not that much more expensive. :-)
I have no reptiles at all and don't intend to have any as my lifestyle just isn't suited for it but I'm so hooked with watching your videos so thanks, Ed & Emily, for letting me know the best professional thermostats for absolutely no reason at all 😆
Wow..... up at 2am making a video comparing thermostats with so much good information and clean comparison. You guys make such informative videos! This is why I love this channel, you guys rock!
Depending which state you're in, the warranty sticker is meaningless and in fact does not void your warranty. Great video, but I still prefer my much cheaper option which does all the features mentioned.
@@Kyenta "VIVOSUN Digital Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat Temperature Controller" (purchasable on ebay for $34 CAD) and "Mini LCD Digital Temperature Humidity Thermometer Outdoor Hygrometer Meter Probe" (also purchasable on ebay for $3.50 CAD). I've had them for over a year now, I plugged in multiple heatmats to 1 thermostat without any issues and it's still very accurate according to my temperature gun and still reliable despite all the power outages and power surges I've been getting in my neighborhood. The moment you put a label on something relating to pets, the price instantly skyrockets despite the product being identical to other products. The world loves to scam ppl.
@@battlebear437 Not necessarily. Things like sphagnum moss, heating mats, bulb fixtures, and so many more things are much cheaper if bought elsewhere that is not "reptile" or "animal" related.
@@ryanchambers621 idek why I didn’t get this right away...I suppose it’s similar to places that you can rent for events, but the moment they know it’s for something like a wedding, they jack the price way up.
I bought a herpstat6 right off the bat when I got into the hobby 3 years ago and I have zero regrets. Safety features and added functions(also has a light dimming feature that simulates the sun rising and setting that I didn’t notice you mention but really cool for natural enclosures.(doesn’t work with led lights tho.)) compared to there completion made it a no brainer in my opinion. Great video tho!
I'm late but thank you for giving your opinion a while ago on how too take care of fish, I got two new fish for the first time and your video helped me learn too clean the bottom of the water because I forget why but I'll re-watch
Not advertized, but Herpstat-6 can also be configured with a "dehumidify option" - but you have to order it from Spyder-Robotics and request they enable the feature. We use it in a couple of enclosures where we seem to struggle keeping humidity down.
Thank you so much for making this video! I'm preparing for my first reptile and want to make sure I do everything right, but these thermostats are super intimidating to figure out. Now I understand how they work and I feel like I can make an informed decision!
Nice video and fair comparison. I swear by Herpstat and always will. If you e-mail the company it is usually the owner and chief engineer who responds back. He is super helpful IMO. Cheers.
if you want to check the temps in your rack and want a high temp cut out as a safety, i use the Inkbird 308-T wifi controller. it allows me to see the temp and trend throughout the day and night and i can set alarms in the apps.
Your channel and how You give your information on Products or whatever it’s just phenomenal. I also find your helpfulness And information comparing stuff in your videos to other channels is just Awesome and more helpful, thank you for that.keep up the great work.
I just ordered a VE-300 single probe. Price range is $144.-$165. The $165 comes with overnight shipping which Amazon values at $25. The single probe has 3 modes. Pulse , propotional and on off. Dont know why the 2 probe has less options. will running an EV 80w element. Went with 300 over the 200 because of the built in night drop. Good informative video. Very appreciated 👍
I run a herpstat 2 for my noodle. One probe for the heat mat, one for ambient temps. Don't recall if I heard about those other two brands while researching to prep for getting my ball python, but I did know that I was going to spring for something higher grade than a jumpstart since I only have one snek and figured I could afford to spend a little more for the functionality, quality, and built in safety features.
I've been reading up on different thermostats, and lots of people have said they started making thermostats with pulsing and dimming options cause one of those settings would create a humming sound throughout metal snake racks. If you have PVC racks, i guess no noise would emit. I'm looking up videos cause i need a new one. My VE-100 keeps making a clicking noise every few seconds, and it says check probe. So my choices are A) 20 bucks on a new probe. That might not work. B) 150 on a new thermostat. Or i took option C) 28 bucks on a thermostat called inkbryd. Lots of people talked highly of it in many snake forums. And with Christmas and the first of the month right around the corner , i really have no choice but to take the cheapest route for now. Fingers crossed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insight on these. Happy New Year 🎉 ✨️ 💛 🤗
Thank you so much for this thorough video! I am building out my first enclosure for my first snake and this was so helpful for me to fully grasp this topic.
I’ve always used ve 300 x2 with no issues but I’m going to give fb x 2 a try since ve is sold out . This video was very helpful in making a final decision
I prefer the Herpstat over the vivarium. The cord for the probe is much nicer and more flexible than the stiff vivarium cord. Herpstat has dimming mode which I prefer. I also emailed Herpstat and they gave me a veterans discount. Woohoo!
owned and tested many controllers over the years herpstat imo is hands down the winner of them. and the owner dion is fantastic to work with and to deal with.
For what its worth... i have experience with the VE and its "warranty".. i got a unit and tested/used it for 3 weeks, and i encountered a range of problems, from the unit not sending power to the heating devices, to LOUD clicking noises that would not stop, but the problems were sporadic, it would work for a day or two and then fail in the middle of the night. I contacted them, and they ran me through a range of "issues" that i might be having as in getting probes crossed and other user errors, but nothing fixed it, and i literally tried everything, spent hours and hours working on it. Finally i demanded to send it back, they raised their eyebrows, said they just wanted to make sure it wasnt a 'user error' as i was going to have to cover the shipping cost myself, and they would hate for me to ship it back for nothing. I paid the shipping back, and they claimed to find no problems with it and just refunded me as i told them i was not taking that same unit back. I hope to god they didnt pawn off that unit on somebody else.. After that i got a herpstat and have had ZERO problems, its half the size, has more functionality and is just a dream. Anyways, just me 2 cents on the VE "lifetime warranty". Cheers.
Ahh, the gadgetry one can find in the states. Not here in Rural Mexico, but hey, I also don't need heaters!! Life is good and so are your videos. Thanks
I bought a herp stat for my snake recently and upgraded his heating element from a heat mat to a radiant heat panel I did lift the radiant heat panel burn for about a week before introducing him to it so it could burn off that new smell but it seems to work really well now in his PVC enclosure
Awesome.... I use freedom breeder also...... But i think the voltage is so high because they are a rack company so they will use alot more voltage than other ones ... So i guess depending on how big heat tape or rack is....
So after watching this video a month ago I decided to wait on the Herpstat WiFi version Herpstat 2 SpyderWeb and I’m glad I did I have had it for almost a week now a testing it before adding my eggs in and so far it’s great with hourly emails of my highs and lows through out the day. Next is to set up my remote access so I can can view and make changes in real time from anywhere!
I have a herpstat thermostat 4 outlets on hybrid mode with 2 probes an I think . It is the best it is also on dimming propositional mode with a heat mat
Still mail opening! She can't open packages and mail most of the time. Problems saying 'proportional' is only a tongue twister for her after midnight probably!
Herpstat all the way, the dimming makes it honestly. I use deep heat projectors & it extends the life by over double. Also the WiFi ones are super easy to use & amazing peace of mind
Great video Ed and Emily, I love comparison videos. You two knocked it out of the park with this one. I have been on the fence for sometime in making this decision. Herp stat 2 seems like a winner. Would like to see long term use videos and opinions on the herp stat. Thanks again!
This is marvelously informative - if/when I ever get a pet reptile, I'll refer back to this video to help me set everything up. How did you manage to talk for so long without a snake wound around you? ;-) I like the look of the green glow in your kitchen - it must be reassuring to the reptiles :-)
Ive owned and used all 3. In a rack setup, i use Herpstats. The spyderwebs (WiFi option version) are a little pricey. But so are my ball pythons. Herpstats hands down for peace of mind and protection.
Awesome video. And i have the jumpstart thermostat after watching your videos. I had to get it for my new setup. I got an Animal Plastics T8 with an 80 watt RHP installed. Found it on Craigslist for $100.
I have been thinking of getting a heat mat for my dog's house for next winter . I live in South Texa and hardly ever gets under 50°F and it won't go more than a day
Freedom breeder upped their price since this video was released. I've personally had trouble with the Vivarium Electronics (VE) thermostats and won't buy them again, even with the lifetime warranty. Spyder Robotics's Herpstat is 100% worth it for the dimming feature alone and good luck finding it in any other commercially available thermostat at a reasonable price. Now if only I could get my hands on the wifi enabled Herpstat 2 Spyderweb that has been sold out for over 2 months now.
How would thermostats work in a rack system? If you only have one probe, do you use multiple thermostats or just pick one bin for the probe to go into?
@Snake Discovery. Which would you recommend; a radiant heat panel or a CHE bulb setup? I am currently building a custom enclosure for my ball python (42"L x 18"W x 24"H)
For dimming output so far I have found Herpstat 1, 2, 4 etc, and Exo Terra thermostats (models with screen but watch out for the model with a light sensor in temp probe as it makes using night drop impossible if u have a heat lamp attached). I got a Exo Terra 600W PT2463 and the temp probe cable is so thick and only 6ft long. The heat lamp dimming is also not smooth. So now Im going to get the Herpstat 2 which has sunrise/sunset ramping, very smooth light dimming & a nice thin 12ft temp probe.
Can you do a follow up on your ARS racks now that you have some miles on them? They were sweet out of the box but want to know about durability. Freedom Breeder pushes advertising big at shows and on many TH-cam channels. I almost never see anything from ARS. I have FB and they are awesome but your video sure made ARS racks look good too.
Oh does anyone know what of kind of red heat lamp that comes on in Dingo Dinkelmans snake videos?? Are they heat seeking or motion activating or what as it comes on when the snakes come to that corner. I’ve always been curious.
Could you please do a video on the cooling feature and misting? Especially what misting options work with it! I can't find any videos on this and I would really like to know how it works before getting one.
Get audible and listen to some books while you clean your reptile room.
Me: No. *Turns on snake discovery.* Ahhh yes.
honestly I will just binge listen to this channel too lol!
Thank you for making this video, Emily! I've been wondering about this lately. I'd love to see a comparison between these and some of the cheaper alternatives.
Clint make a video about black Roughneck monitors
Clint's Reptiles I’ve gotten the impression these are for people like yourself who keep lots of reptiles. Emily has promoted Jump Start over the years, but I found one on Amazon I actually like better, and its cheaper. Boho Farm Heat Mat Thermostat. It’s $17. I needed to switch as I had 2 Jump Starts die on me. At $35 a piece, that gets expensive! I’ve been running the one on my python for almost a year and it’s still doing the job.
@@jesusbeloved3953 I havent been able to find a cheaper alternative to a dimmable thermostat - which is very necessary for heating elements with filament (such as basking lights) as pulse/ off on thermostats can limit the life of the bulb
Damn she didn't even heart your comment
@@jesusbeloved3953 Oh nice. Cheaper is better. If you have time, could you reply to this and tell me how big it is? I don't want something too big. Thanks!
Hey emily, im 13 years old, wached the channel since i was 11, just want to say that you gave me love towords reptiles. Big fwn from South-Africa
Im also from south africa
Same here
I also watched at that age to now
Live in SA
Love reptiles!!!!
I can't believe Emily has me watching a video about thermostats. I don't even keep reptiles, but I sure did enjoy the video. Greetings from Holland
Ps. You should get your own show on tv.
yeah she should!!
This is me as well. No pets whatsoever. I wish. But still enjoy watching!
Just a note: visually opening your units and seeing something that looks like a relay does not mean it is a probe temperature safety shut off. Relays can be used for several different functions in an application like this, and indeed relays may not be the best option depending on circuit design. It would be much more useful to get the manufacturer's information as to their safety features, as well as how they work (there are many possible failure modes besides hi-temp on probe).
All power on a Herpstat is controlled by the triac components. The safety relay is inline to the main power running to those and acts as a kill switch. Under normal conditions the power flows through the relay to the triacs and when activated the relay breaks the contacts so it will cut power to all outputs on the thermostat. The main reason for that feature is if a triac fails it normally fails full on so you have a run away heating condition. These failures were common with other brands who used triacs that were barely rated for the spec. I have always used much higher rated triacs in my design so that type of failure is extremely rare but I came up with the safety relay as a precaution. However, it doesn't provide automatic protection because the user must choose to turn it on. That is because there is a downfall that comes with it. Lets say you have it enabled and you have a situation where one of your enclosures overheats (probe falls out of cage, ect). When the relay kicks on you are going to knock out power to all outputs on a multi output thermostat. If you have eggs in a incubator on the other output its going to go without heat. Since its going to affect the other outputs some people may prefer to go without the safety relay and deal with the overheat on one enclosure if their income is depending on on the other enclosure. We can't make decisions like that for people which is why we always try to give the options to the user. That safety relay can be triggered on any alarm, just high, just low, ect. The advantage of a single relay though is sometimes it catches when people make a mistake and pair the wrong probe with the wrong power cord causing their own overheat situation. If you only shut down the side that was sensing the overheat it would no be effective because the user has the probe in the wrong enclosure. By shutting power down on all outputs you can still make the save. Again, many possibilities so it pays to be flexible with your options. Oh, and wifi is on the way. Email alerts, scheduled status emails, remote monitoring and setting, graphed data, color lcd, browser based so works on iphone, android, pc. Its pretty slick. It will be for the techies. Launch date is not set yet but its not far off. User manual on the new Herpstat 2 SpyderWeb device is on our website under the support section. Great video BTW! Customer mentioned it and sent me here. :^) -Dion (Owner, Spyder Robotics)
i have a snake and his name is zeno and hes older than me my family got him a year before i was born :)
@@spyderrobotics_sales I just want you to know that this response earned you a customer. It's really cool that you took the time to explain this.
The Herpstats have a feature where they will cut power if the temperature isn't reached in 30 minutes. This can help to keep animals from being cooked if there is a malfunction.
That is awesome information, thank you!
This is the only reason why I want this instead of a different kind of thermostat. I'm really paranoid about malfunctional fires and reptiles getting burned.
Emily : ,,only the Herpstat2 shows celsius''
*cries in european*
Microclimate OLED Pulse Black 600W
@@C4rL72 Thank you :) !
I'm from Canada I know your pain...
Boi there's some Asians here too
Literally everyone who's not American lol
This is, without a doubt, one of the best videos on youtube for enhancing the husbandry of herps across the board. Yes, please do more, and please do not be afraid to get as technical as is necessary/helpful. I'd like to be able to experiment to find a preferred brand for myself but it gets costly fast.
I've been using the same Herpstat 4 unit, trouble-free for 10 years, reliably controlling light, heat, and humidity, nonstop day and night. It's an impressively solid and easy to use product.
Am I gonnna get a snake? Possibly
Do I currently have one? No
Am I subbed to this channel anyway? Yup
Unoriginal
Not being serious I did a comment like this
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Then I guess I'm not the only unoriginal person here.
@@zyrandomness197 😊
Honestly, even though you don't have a snake or reptile right now, it's best to have as much information about the animal you want before you go adopting the animal
Sameeeeee
Today's video may have proved that my three children will watch Emily talk about absolutely anything. Thank you for the enthusiasm and love for your subject!
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I think you deserve more subscribers(because you are literally the best person I know 😊)
Also you inspired me to get a western hognose and don’t worry he eats VERY well!🤗
Edit: his name is Timothy❤️ and he’s a toffee morph
Subscribe to my dog true they’re the best and aww he probably soo cute good luck with your journey with Timothy
Golden Witch thank you soooo much! Just wondering do you have any reptiles?
Imma subscribe to you now....
Subscribe to my dog I wish I really want a ball photon I just like to spread the love ❤️
Golden Witch and Fizzy Potato thank you for your time and I think (Golden Witch) I really like ball pythons but I wanted to get a small snake for my first one. I 💖🐍
Thanks for this informational video! Two key pieces of herpetoculture equipment: 1) temp gun and 2) thermostat. We’ve tested other brands but Herpstat wins as far as safety features, precision, reliability, ease of use, and customer service. Plus, they’re made in the USA. Worth the investment.
drove by your building today and saw the front was gone! We live down the street and are so excited!
Haha yeah they started demo today! We're so excited too!
I can't wait for your Zoo to be finished! I'm so excited to visit it
Perfect timing on this video ! My reptile room is almost done and I need a new thermostat ! I’m going to grab a few and do some reviews for my channel ! Amazing channel btw great content !!
What were your findings?
Is it just me noticing the secret messages? Like after the chart when she says probes around 8 minutes in the bottom left it said get you mind out of the gutter
I have used the herpstat thermostats for years. Early on I used the Helix brand. The Helix thermostats were nice but lacked the options that the herpstats have. The earlier versions of the herpstats had fans in them. The fans would eventually go bad causing issues with the thermostat. Spyderrobotics has since changed the design of the herpstats, removing the fan. At least in the herpstat 2 and lower. I've never used the 4 or 6. I'm sure the VE, and FB are great also. Spyderrobotics has great customer support if you do ever need to get a replacement, or repairs done. I'll be sticking with the herpstats. In my opinion, they are the best thermostats for reptiles on the market. I'd avoid the cheap petshop thermostats. You get what you pay for. Buy cheap, buy it twice. Spend a little more get a great product from a very well established company.
@@not_mrphilips Those are non-proportional thermostats and are at a large disadvantage for fine temperature regulation. They are half as expensive because they have half the tech. Plus you have to listen to the clicking relays all night long which makes them unreasonable for use in a bedroom. They have no real features / alarms. Their quality is no better. You can search the web for reptile use and brewing beer use and find plenty of people that have had failures with the industrial thermostats. The Herpstat is designed specifically for reptile use and we have worked with people almost 20 years now fine tuning them. Our Herpstats are used in large zoo's all across america as well. You should try a Herpstat sometime and see for yourself. They are a little more expensive but when you consider what people spend on their animals its money well spent. :^) -Dion (Spyder Robotics)
@@not_mrphilips From my information CE does not require 3rd party testing so most manufacturers can use the CE. Either way our products are not 240V units or marketed for overseas which is where CE would come into play.
Do I have reptiles? No.
Am I going to have reptiles in the future? Highly unlikely.
Am I still going to watch this entire video about thermostats? Absolutely!
Very very useful! I burned a big scorch mark in a decorative throw that I was using to protect a piece of furniture under a snake habitat when my heat mat went to town on it. Could have done some serious damage to my snake as well, but the potential for fire with heat mats, even really well made ones, should not be overlooked! I wish heat mats came with Built-in thermostats. Reptile products do not tend to have them, but I was able to find one on Amazon that was designed to warm up seed mats for gardeners that had a built-in thermostat. It was excellent and not that much more expensive. :-)
I have no reptiles at all and don't intend to have any as my lifestyle just isn't suited for it but I'm so hooked with watching your videos so thanks, Ed & Emily, for letting me know the best professional thermostats for absolutely no reason at all 😆
The lack of snakes in this video threw me off lmao, not even when you're talking ;;
Don't own a snake or any reptile and probably won't but yes, I will sit here and listen to Emily talk about thermostats
Wow..... up at 2am making a video comparing thermostats with so much good information and clean comparison. You guys make such informative videos! This is why I love this channel, you guys rock!
Love your videos you should be the most popular you tuber in the world
Depending which state you're in, the warranty sticker is meaningless and in fact does not void your warranty.
Great video, but I still prefer my much cheaper option which does all the features mentioned.
What one have you been using?
@@Kyenta "VIVOSUN Digital Seedling Heat Mat Thermostat Temperature Controller" (purchasable on ebay for $34 CAD) and "Mini LCD Digital Temperature Humidity Thermometer Outdoor Hygrometer Meter Probe" (also purchasable on ebay for $3.50 CAD). I've had them for over a year now, I plugged in multiple heatmats to 1 thermostat without any issues and it's still very accurate according to my temperature gun and still reliable despite all the power outages and power surges I've been getting in my neighborhood.
The moment you put a label on something relating to pets, the price instantly skyrockets despite the product being identical to other products. The world loves to scam ppl.
Isn’t it labeled for that because it is meant specifically for that particular animal?
@@battlebear437 Not necessarily. Things like sphagnum moss, heating mats, bulb fixtures, and so many more things are much cheaper if bought elsewhere that is not "reptile" or "animal" related.
@@ryanchambers621 idek why I didn’t get this right away...I suppose it’s similar to places that you can rent for events, but the moment they know it’s for something like a wedding, they jack the price way up.
I'll have to get some new thermostats. perfect timing!
I bought a herpstat6 right off the bat when I got into the hobby 3 years ago and I have zero regrets. Safety features and added functions(also has a light dimming feature that simulates the sun rising and setting that I didn’t notice you mention but really cool for natural enclosures.(doesn’t work with led lights tho.)) compared to there completion made it a no brainer in my opinion. Great video tho!
Thanks!
Hey Emily! Could you please do a full care guide for garter snakes? I haven't been able to find many reputable sources for garters unfortunately :(
I'm late but thank you for giving your opinion a while ago on how too take care of fish, I got two new fish for the first time and your video helped me learn too clean the bottom of the water because I forget why but I'll re-watch
I've been waiting for this video! Very informative. Thank you for your dedication!
goddddddd ive been researching these things for hours and y’all explained it all in 25 minutes. keep up the awesome work ❤
Not advertized, but Herpstat-6 can also be configured with a "dehumidify option" - but you have to order it from Spyder-Robotics and request they enable the feature. We use it in a couple of enclosures where we seem to struggle keeping humidity down.
Thank you so much for making this video! I'm preparing for my first reptile and want to make sure I do everything right, but these thermostats are super intimidating to figure out. Now I understand how they work and I feel like I can make an informed decision!
Nice video and fair comparison. I swear by Herpstat and always will. If you e-mail the company it is usually the owner and chief engineer who responds back. He is super helpful IMO. Cheers.
if you want to check the temps in your rack and want a high temp cut out as a safety, i use the Inkbird 308-T wifi controller. it allows me to see the temp and trend throughout the day and night and i can set alarms in the apps.
Your channel and how You give your information on Products or whatever it’s just phenomenal. I also find your helpfulness And information comparing stuff in your videos to other channels is just Awesome and more helpful, thank you for that.keep up the great work.
More thermostats please! Maybe some cost efficient ones, and go over if you use pads, tape, etc
Love how right after we bought our Herpstat 2 for the wildlife center I volunteer at, you release this
lovely content
I just ordered a VE-300 single probe. Price range is $144.-$165. The $165 comes with overnight shipping which Amazon values at $25.
The single probe has 3 modes. Pulse , propotional and on off. Dont know why the 2 probe has less options. will running an EV 80w element. Went with 300 over the 200 because of the built in night drop.
Good informative video. Very appreciated 👍
I feel more at home in your kitchen than in mine
I have been waiting for this video! Thank you very helpful
I run a herpstat 2 for my noodle. One probe for the heat mat, one for ambient temps. Don't recall if I heard about those other two brands while researching to prep for getting my ball python, but I did know that I was going to spring for something higher grade than a jumpstart since I only have one snek and figured I could afford to spend a little more for the functionality, quality, and built in safety features.
Question...... Can you guys do a video on heat panels .... Pro products / reptile basics one ..... Thats what im curious about?????
Emily: Get ready for an intense video
Me: Oh boy oh boy!
Keelia Silvis I just imagine a nine year old kid wickedly rubbing his hands and saying this
I don't even have a snake but I still love this channel
I've been reading up on different thermostats, and lots of people have said they started making thermostats with pulsing and dimming options cause one of those settings would create a humming sound throughout metal snake racks. If you have PVC racks, i guess no noise would emit. I'm looking up videos cause i need a new one. My VE-100 keeps making a clicking noise every few seconds, and it says check probe. So my choices are A) 20 bucks on a new probe. That might not work. B) 150 on a new thermostat. Or i took option C) 28 bucks on a thermostat called inkbryd. Lots of people talked highly of it in many snake forums. And with Christmas and the first of the month right around the corner , i really have no choice but to take the cheapest route for now. Fingers crossed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insight on these. Happy New Year 🎉 ✨️ 💛 🤗
This video came at a great time! I just got a Herpstat 2 while it was on sale and now I just need my new PVC tank so I can install it
I am saving so many of these videos, thank you! I want to be prepared when I can finally start getting my own reptiles.
This channel is so awesome!
I love how educational it is!
Thank you so much for this thorough video! I am building out my first enclosure for my first snake and this was so helpful for me to fully grasp this topic.
I’ve always used ve 300 x2 with no issues but I’m going to give fb x 2 a try since ve is sold out . This video was very helpful in making a final decision
I prefer the Herpstat over the vivarium. The cord for the probe is much nicer and more flexible than the stiff vivarium cord. Herpstat has dimming mode which I prefer. I also emailed Herpstat and they gave me a veterans discount. Woohoo!
owned and tested many controllers over the years herpstat imo is hands down the winner of them. and the owner dion is fantastic to work with and to deal with.
Yesss I’ve been waiting for this video when you mentioned it awhile ago!
I don't have any pets but this was so enjoyable to watch 😄 thank you Emily for another great video!
Today at school we did a mystery science and it was why do snakes shed skin but also they showed candy cane the milk snake
For what its worth... i have experience with the VE and its "warranty".. i got a unit and tested/used it for 3 weeks, and i encountered a range of problems, from the unit not sending power to the heating devices, to LOUD clicking noises that would not stop, but the problems were sporadic, it would work for a day or two and then fail in the middle of the night. I contacted them, and they ran me through a range of "issues" that i might be having as in getting probes crossed and other user errors, but nothing fixed it, and i literally tried everything, spent hours and hours working on it. Finally i demanded to send it back, they raised their eyebrows, said they just wanted to make sure it wasnt a 'user error' as i was going to have to cover the shipping cost myself, and they would hate for me to ship it back for nothing. I paid the shipping back, and they claimed to find no problems with it and just refunded me as i told them i was not taking that same unit back. I hope to god they didnt pawn off that unit on somebody else..
After that i got a herpstat and have had ZERO problems, its half the size, has more functionality and is just a dream.
Anyways, just me 2 cents on the VE "lifetime warranty". Cheers.
Ahh, the gadgetry one can find in the states. Not here in Rural Mexico, but hey, I also don't need heaters!! Life is good and so are your videos. Thanks
Even though i don't need it, i really like these tutorial type videos. Very interesting and informative
This video is pure gold. Thank you for making this.
Loved this video! Would like to see more similar product recommendation/comparison video. They are really helpful. Thank you
I bought a herp stat for my snake recently and upgraded his heating element from a heat mat to a radiant heat panel
I did lift the radiant heat panel burn for about a week before introducing him to it so it could burn off that new smell but it seems to work really well now in his PVC enclosure
Awesome video. I bought the Herpstat 1 to use with a DHP and love it.
Awesome.... I use freedom breeder also...... But i think the voltage is so high because they are a rack company so they will use alot more voltage than other ones ... So i guess depending on how big heat tape or rack is....
I have the herpstat 2 and I love it. It’s great to have peace of mind knowing my snake is safe.
So after watching this video a month ago I decided to wait on the Herpstat WiFi version Herpstat 2 SpyderWeb and I’m glad I did I have had it for almost a week now a testing it before adding my eggs in and so far it’s great with hourly emails of my highs and lows through out the day. Next is to set up my remote access so I can can view and make changes in real time from anywhere!
I have a herpstat thermostat 4 outlets on hybrid mode with 2 probes an I think . It is the best it is also on dimming propositional mode with a heat mat
Who's Emily's greater enemy at this point? The word "proportional"? Or Mail opening?
Still mail opening! She can't open packages and mail most of the time. Problems saying 'proportional' is only a tongue twister for her after midnight probably!
You are the best person I know for reptiles with go herping you both deserve way more followers and subscribers!!!!!!!
23:15 Fun fact....opening the devices doesn't void your warranty. Look up magnuson moss warranty act.
Excellent video very informative I have wondered about weather temp probe are interchangeable for years
Herpstat all the way, the dimming makes it honestly. I use deep heat projectors & it extends the life by over double. Also the WiFi ones are super easy to use & amazing peace of mind
Great video Ed and Emily, I love comparison videos. You two knocked it out of the park with this one. I have been on the fence for sometime in making this decision. Herp stat 2 seems like a winner. Would like to see long term use videos and opinions on the herp stat. Thanks again!
Your videos are so refreshing
Did anyone else find Ed pressing the buttons mesmerizing
This is marvelously informative - if/when I ever get a pet reptile, I'll refer back to this video to help me set everything up. How did you manage to talk for so long without a snake wound around you? ;-)
I like the look of the green glow in your kitchen - it must be reassuring to the reptiles :-)
16:36 ofc you had to hide him in the LED...
Ive owned and used all 3. In a rack setup, i use Herpstats. The spyderwebs (WiFi option version) are a little pricey. But so are my ball pythons. Herpstats hands down for peace of mind and protection.
I watch these because i love snakes i really do want a snake and your my favorite youtuber.
It's only been 2 minutes. And I'm still not the first 10
Awesome video. And i have the jumpstart thermostat after watching your videos. I had to get it for my new setup. I got an Animal Plastics T8 with an 80 watt RHP installed. Found it on Craigslist for $100.
Radiant heat panels are useless if you are not using a "pulse" thermostat. Jumpstart does not make those.
@@GodZirra thanks for letting me know that. I will have to get one of those then it was the only thermostat i had from before i upgraded
I have been thinking of getting a heat mat for my dog's house for next winter
. I live in South Texa and hardly ever gets under 50°F and it won't go more than a day
Just learning about thermostats for my nonexistent reptile! 👍
Freedom breeder upped their price since this video was released. I've personally had trouble with the Vivarium Electronics (VE) thermostats and won't buy them again, even with the lifetime warranty. Spyder Robotics's Herpstat is 100% worth it for the dimming feature alone and good luck finding it in any other commercially available thermostat at a reasonable price.
Now if only I could get my hands on the wifi enabled Herpstat 2 Spyderweb that has been sold out for over 2 months now.
How would thermostats work in a rack system? If you only have one probe, do you use multiple thermostats or just pick one bin for the probe to go into?
Erika Aberle You normally tape the probe onto the middle of the heat tape on the middle shelf.
@Snake Discovery. Which would you recommend; a radiant heat panel or a CHE bulb setup? I am currently building a custom enclosure for my ball python (42"L x 18"W x 24"H)
For dimming output so far I have found Herpstat 1, 2, 4 etc, and Exo Terra thermostats (models with screen but watch out for the model with a light sensor in temp probe as it makes using night drop impossible if u have a heat lamp attached). I got a Exo Terra 600W PT2463 and the temp probe cable is so thick and only 6ft long. The heat lamp dimming is also not smooth. So now Im going to get the Herpstat 2 which has sunrise/sunset ramping, very smooth light dimming & a nice thin 12ft temp probe.
All three companies need to cut you a big FAT check ✅✅✅. The community appreciates the sacrifice you made that night/morning!
I got a question my veiled chameleons eye is big and huge and it goes away what is it or what should I do
making a snake rack, and i didnt really know much about thermostats. So thank you for making this video!
Can you do a follow up on your ARS racks now that you have some miles on them? They were sweet out of the box but want to know about durability. Freedom Breeder pushes advertising big at shows and on many TH-cam channels. I almost never see anything from ARS. I have FB and they are awesome but your video sure made ARS racks look good too.
They are just as wonderful as the day we got them!! Maybe when we wake up our bullsnakes in brumation we can do an update on them :)
Oh does anyone know what of kind of red heat lamp that comes on in Dingo Dinkelmans snake videos?? Are they heat seeking or motion activating or what as it comes on when the snakes come to that corner. I’ve always been curious.
Could you show how you set up a rack system
Can't wait till your building is done,
Can't wait to go!!!
Could you please do a video on the cooling feature and misting? Especially what misting options work with it! I can't find any videos on this and I would really like to know how it works before getting one.
your videos always brighten my day ! every tuesday and friday i get excited to see what youre gonna put out next 💚