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Ranco ETC-111000 for snakes?

if this thermostat is not made for reptiles, then i would not suggest getting it... a popular and very good one is the zoo med reptitemp 500r
 
I don't know that I'd dismiss it just because it wasn't made specifically for reptiles--lots of people use light dimmers and they aren't made for reptiles or temp control at all!
That said, I don't know anything about that product, just wanted to say not to dismiss things that aren't specificaly snake made--I use dog dishes for my snake's hide/water dish.
 
i understand, but i just prefer using HEAT MATS for reptiles. sometimes other products will overheat your snake. but i understand:D
 
rocker56 said:
i understand, but i just prefer using HEAT MATS for reptiles. sometimes other products will overheat your snake. but i understand:D
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But this is a thermostat, not a heating device.

It looks like an interesting unit with a wide temperature range. Maybe you can check online for opinons from other users?
 
The specs on the auction page do not give the wattage of the switch, all it says is the relay is SPDT, no capacity is listed. If it can handle the load I see no reason why you can't use it. You can probably take a quality short extension cord, cut it in half, and wire it onto both sides of the switch.
 
I use and love my Rancos that I got from RBI. I recommend them and pretty much any of their products, they are great people and have great customer service. You will not be disappointed with the product or service you recieve from them. Hey Rocker, you probably do not use them, but the vast majority of reptiles in this country and around the world are kept in containers that were not made for reptiles, heated (and controlled) with products not made for reptiles, watered in bowls not made for reptiles, and many times kept on substrate not made for reptiles. Many times products not made for reptiles work much better than those that are.
 
My first rack I ever bought from boaphile plastics, came with a ranco thermostat which has worked great and stood the test of time. (Since 2004)
 
But what about the wiring part that I would have to do on my own? That has me concerned since I kind of hate to deal with electricity...

From their website "This is the raw Ranco thermostat. It will require wiring to your needs. Comes with thermostat, probe with 8' cable and instructions."
 
Ignore the naysayer, the Ranco 111000 is an excellent, accurate and reliable on/off type thermostat. Many herp keepers use them to regulate racks and vivariums.

It's funny how people jump in with opinions when they know absolutely nothing whatsoever about the topic.
 
They are very nice thermostats. I have one and it has worked flawlessly for over 3 years now. I would recommend it for sure! And its cheap!
 
Flagg said:
Ignore the naysayer
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I agree. Ranco, Herpstat and Helix (my personal pick) are the top three brands used by professional herpers...Don't have any idea why someone would suggest not using one...I'd certainly take any of those three over a cheap-o ZooMed...

:eatpointe
 
I hope this is not considered hijacking, since I am continuing the conversation already in this thread...

I have been researching the thermostats from a number of the names mentioned here. The Ranco seem to be the most inexpensive of the "suggested" brands (at least, they have some that I consider more affordable).

So, I have a few questions...

Many of the thermostats are single stage, aka they attempt maintain a specific temp 24/7. Do many people do this?

My belief is that the night drop 2-stage ones are a good idea, because it more effectively emulates their natural environment. Of course, they are more expensive. Is a night drop in temp important for the overall health of the snake? Is this worth the money to do?

Why should I buy a more expensive one? This is not about skimping because I don't think my pet is worth it, I just don't have that kind of money laying around...

Some people just use dimmers and manually adjust the temps as needed. The cost part of this is certainly appealing to me.
 
TripleDuck said:
Many of the thermostats are single stage, aka they attempt maintain a specific temp 24/7. Do many people do this? My belief is that the night drop 2-stage ones are a good idea, because it more effectively emulates their natural environment. Of course, they are more expensive. Is a night drop in temp important for the overall health of the snake? Is this worth the money to do?
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Most people do not use the night drop because it is not needed. Some species of reptiles do better on a night drop, and I believe those are who the night drop is marketed for. In my experience keeping Ball Pythons, Boa Constrictors, Cornsnakes, Leopard Geckos and Western Hognose; a night drop is not required.

TripleDuck said:
Some people just use dimmers and manually adjust the temps as needed. The cost part of this is certainly appealing to me.
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You can go the route of a dimmer...But then you really should monitor temps daily with a digital thermometer that stores min/max temps (I like the acu-rite brand from Walmart) as a dimmer will not adjust based on fluctuation in room temperature.
 
TripleMoonsExotic said:
Most people do not use the night drop because it is not needed. Some species of reptiles do better on a night drop, and I believe those are who the night drop is marketed for. In my experience keeping Ball Pythons, Boa Constrictors, Cornsnakes, Leopard Geckos and Western Hognose; a night drop is not required.

You can go the route of a dimmer...But then you really should monitor temps daily with a digital thermometer that stores min/max temps (I like the acu-rite brand from Walmart) as a dimmer will not adjust based on fluctuation in room temperature.
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I was kind of wondering about the need for the night drop as well. Thank you!

I have my snake in the garage, and before buying the aforementioned acu-rite thermometer (Lowes also sells them ;)), I was not even aware how stable the temp really was in there (75 +/- 2 degrees). A rheostat works just fine for me.
 
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