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Originally Posted by prairiepanda
Are you sure you're using a thermostat and not a rheostat? What you're describing sounds like a rheostat, which just sets things at a certain power level regardless of temperature. They are often cheaper than thermostats, but I'd recommend you upgrade to a thermostat in the future. Thermostats have temperature probes on them, so rather than setting a power level you set the desired temperature, and the thermostat either adjusts the power level or turns the heater on/off(depending on the type) in order to maintain the temperature you have set. That way you won't have crazy temperature fluctuations when your A/C is turned on or off, as the thermostat will ensure a steady temperature in the enclosure.
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You're probably right, my bad. I can't get a thermostat as of yet because I'm literally tapped out. I have a few dollars to my name right now after purchasing everything I needed for the snake. But I keep a close eye on it and with small adjustments here and there I can keep it pretty steady (82 ambient) I stepped down to a 60 watt bulb today (from a 75 watt) so I can turn it down further at night which should keep it pretty steady (in theory)
I got a Zoo Med Moonlite bulb and he seems to love it.
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