Oh, and as long as I'm going on about thermometers: Throw out anything you have that's made by a reptile company, especially the strip things. I've measured the strips at 30F over what they're reading, which can be a big enough difference to kill some herps. The analog thermometers are subject to sticking due to rust. Mercury thermometers shouldn't be used inside a cage. That only leaves temp guns and digitals with probes, both of which are accurate enough for most uses. One of these days, I'm going to catch the Radio Shack temp guns on sale for thirty bucks. Everyone seems to find that deal except me.
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