Thermometers and hydrometers?

[bllauben]

The thermometers my dad had in the enclosure (which he gave me) have died. So much for the cheapo-delux stuff...

I am wondering if any of these are any good? I kinda like the first one because it would be easy to quickly glance at the conditions with out straining my eyes to read the tiny numbers.
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752430&lmdn=Pet+Type

This one is my least favorite one:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753946

Then there's a two-in-one digital one (which is also a cool idea):
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753956

What do you guys think?

 

[J. Ellis]

I've never had any luck with the "Stick-on" type. They usually either fail, die, or give false readings. I am more inclined to use something like this: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049773

*Note: I have not used the above product, however, it is nearly identical to the type of product I do use. I can't remember the name or manufacture of the type I use.

 

[bllauben]

Thanks. I am wondering if I use that if I can set the first location at one end of the enclosure and the other one at the cool end. That would be ideal for me.

Thanks!

 

[LindaF]

this is one I use from homedepot. Acu-rite combo digital thermometer and humidity gage.
I also have a zoo med digital thermometer from petsmart and an exo terra digital hygrometer. Petsmart had the hygrometer on sale.

 

[Mao Senpai]

For similar in cost, lately I've been using what Tom introduced me to. http://www.lowes.com/pd_263101-1308...u+rite&pl=1&currentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=acu+rite
It works really well and it's pretty accurate and it's simple enough!

 

[Seiryu]

With digital thermometers you have to let them sit for a while before getting accurate temperatures. You can't just set it there for a minute and get the correct temp and humidity.

Usually 30-45mins is good.

I use a temp gun (about $40-50) and they are instant readings of temps, and more accurate. They don't read humidity though.

 

[PeanutbuttER]

With all of the digital and non digital ones it's important to remember that unless it's lab/scientific quality, they usually aren't the most accurate. They'll give you a ballpark to work with.

I'm using one I got for $8 from walmart and am so far happy with how its performed. It's small enough that I can set it in the enclosure (at tort level) and move it around without it getting knocked over/walked on by the torts.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013BKDO8/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

Officially it had the "accurite" brand on the packaging, but it was the same one. I enjoy digital more because they give you the high/low in that area for the last 24 hours.

 

[coastal]

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We have these from Zoo Med for $5.99