Getting frustrated and worried

[mpmackenna]

I use these...

Lutron TT-300H-WH Electronics Plug-In Lamp Dimmer, White
http://amzn.com/B0000BYEF6


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[Lija]

I use these...

Lutron TT-300H-WH Electronics Plug-In Lamp Dimmer, White
Lutron TT-300H-WH Electronics Plug-In Lamp Dimmer, White - Amazon.com


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that is exactly what hope depot in Canada sells good stuff.

[Earth Eater]

I highly recommend this to anyone in need of a reliable thermostat:

Amazon.com: Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Before I used the exact same dimmer Lija mentioned (and have used one other similar brand from home depot) but had to stop because they only work well in a relatively constant temperature home (they are on constantly so if it gets warmer in your house the frog gets too warm and if its colder your frog is too) and mine fluctuates during the day so it just was not worth the hassle. The new one that I got automatically shuts off at 2 degrees above the desired temperature and turns on at 2 degrees below (example I set my corn snakes to 86, goes up to 88, turns off, goes down to 84) it is +/- 2 degrees. It has a digital interface, a accurate probe, and it is very easy to set up. I bought mine directly from that link. Amazon Canada has it too for 5 dollars more. Costs more, but you will NEVER have to worry about sliding up and down the dimmer then looking at your thermometer and trying to keep it at the right temperature. I think its awesome!

Hope this helps

Bodhin

[ChrissyBee]

Great, thank you for those tips! I've been wondering about a thermostat option. I know I am really going to need one come winter as the room the amphibians are in can get cool. I have the heat in there (main house heat) set to a minimum of 21 C using a digital thermostat but I'm sure it is still going to fluctuate a bit.

[ChrissyBee]

Great, thank you for those tips! I've been wondering about a thermostat option. I know I am really going to need one come winter as the room the amphibians are in can get cool. I have the heat in there (main house heat) set to a minimum of 21 C using a digital thermostat but I'm sure it is still going to fluctuate a bit.

I'm thinking I'll put the heat mat on a thermostat and ensure that the tank is constantly at a minimum set temperature. I'll leave the ceramic heater on all the time. This should help protect him from temperature drops at night when the room may get colder. It will mean that the night/day difference may not be much at all, but I'm thinking this is the better option?

[ChrissyBee]

I tried a worm with tongs today...not luck. He just kept turning away from me. Then I put him in a small container with crickets and nothing. Now I"m getting really concerned

[Lija]

They can really pick up our emotions, if you worried, frustrated, etc, they can feel it and react accordingly.
So collect all patience that you have and try again today and tomorrow and a day after that. Feed at night only, after lights are off and temps down.

[ChrissyBee]

Yes I'm going to try again tonight. There was a good sign this morning though. He'd moved out of his spot to a new one and left a massive poo in his place....so I know everything is functioning well with him at least :P