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I know this is asked 5 times a day, but which is better for a rack system?
Ranco or Herpstat?
I'm leaning towards the Herpstat because it's proportional...and I've read that is better for constant temps.
Opinions?
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-Man fears the beast in the Wolf because he does not understand the beast within himself.
We are currently using Rancos, Johnsons, (both on/offs) and Helix, (proportional) on our racks. Either will work for racks/cages, although the proportional will keep the temp from fluctuating as much, if at all. We use Helix for incubating. I don't have any experience with the Herpstats. From what I've read and heard, they work well.
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Louis Kirkland
Cornerstone Reptiles
If you do not need a proportional thermostat (breeding, cooling, nightdrop) the Ranco is fine. One thing nice with the Herpstat is you can have it be proportional or on/off. It does have a lot of options and I am very pleased with mine. Your snake will be fine with either but the herpstat just lets things be a little more natural.
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