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i know you can get them online, but i will not..
At sears their 70$ and sportsauthority has a dig. probe for 15$
But will an average human digital thermostat work for getting temp.s at diff. spots in the cage...
Also, will one of those ear thermostats work for getting different temp.s on the bask spot.. etc...
Please, can someone try before i go out and buy one..?
 
The problem with thermometers designed for humans is that they sometimes don't register the temps needed for bearded dragons. Most i have seen top out at 105-106. If your looking for a hot spot of of 110 and the thermometer is maxed out you have no way of telling if it's 110 or 125. Also on the low end you have no way of telling if your cool zone is too cold because your thermometer won't register anything below 84. I know some digital thermometers detect higher and lower temps but most have a tip that must be inserted into something. If your needed to get the temp of your basking area, your out of luck.

I really suggest investing in a detection device designed for reptiles or spending the extra money on a device that detects a wider range of surface and air temps. It really is a good investment which just may save your animals life.

Better safe than sorry............
 
Check on Ebay

i got a brand new Raytek for 25.00, and that was with shipping...It was the 90 dollar gun at that, still in package!!!
 
raytek RT-4

try a search and you'll find a ton of sellers,heat guns are widely used in other than herp industries.i recently saw the rt-4 advertised for $42.95,BTW i have one and it's the best money i've invested on my herps.have fun! TWH
 
Where did you get the Raytek Rt-4. I looked on e-bay and all I see are the mini ones. I am not sure what the difference is.
 
sorry brenda i threw you a curve,it's the raytek MT4.there's one on ebay now for $31.49.the MT4 has the laser pointer,that's the one you want.

right church wrong pew.have fun! TWH
 
I was also looking at the PE-1 Infrared Temp Gun. What is the difference between the Mt-4 and Mt-6 and the PE-1 if anyone knows?
 
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