I have absolutely no idea what is wrong but I have a Pygmy hedgehog and if I don’t get this fixed soon he could attempt hibernation.. he is already not wanting to move around as much and I’m getting really worried I have no idea what to do and nobody seems to be able to help. The HabiStat Pulse Proportional Thermostat pulses electricity to the heater all the time, resulting in constant and very accurately managed warmth. Thermostats are not thermometers. Their marking in degrees shouldn’t make you assume they are thermometers as they regulate temperature while thermometers only measure it. Common types of thermostats

One significant advantage of the pulsing thermostat is that its reaction to temperature change is faster, making them very efficient in maintaining it at desired setpoints. 3. Reptile dimming thermostats For instance, a thermostat with a maximum 600W power input won’t be able to control a bulb of 1000W. Likewise, if you buy a thermostat which can cope with 1500W and three input devices, there may be a limit on how much each input can cope with – it could monitor three heaters of maximum 600W each, but not one item of 1200W for instance. Temperature Adjustable alarm function to give visual and audible warning when temperature goes above or below set temperature parameters. Alarm can be disabled if not required. Thank you.. so I just tested this, when putting hot water under the censor/probe the light pulsed on and off then switched off however when putting an ice cube under it the lamp flashed on and off rapidly. I'm not sure if I just didn't hot it there for long enough or if I needed to use maybe a bowl of ice cubes. I tried to attach a video of it but it wouldn't let me.

Are the bulbs okay? As I said in the photos comment I have never really noticed them being on an angle when screwed in, I thought they would of had to be straight but I have untwisted it time and time again and it just won't go in straight. Besides the above best thermostats for your reptile tank, you can also buy the below brands. They are also excellent brands but couldn’t make it to your top 11 best in the market. This night and day, Exo Terra dimming and pulse proportional thermostat is a must-have if you want to control varying night and daytime temperatures to suit your desert pets such as bearded dragons or tropical ones. Dimming thermostats are not suitable for Heat Mats or Fans but ideal for Heat Bulbs, Ceramic Heaters, Reptile Radiators and Reptile Heat Cables. If a different bulb works in the vivarium holder then you’re sorted. You’ve found the problem and you can stop looking. Old bulb doesn’t work in new holder but new bulb also doesn’t work

Place the probe at an appropriate location, depending on the type of reptile thermostat you chose. The ON/OFF works well with the sensor on the surface for effective control with the others can be either at a central location or other areas depending on how many heaters you are using. However, it shouldn’t touch your pet, and it should be on a direct line of sight with the heat source to avoid wrong readings. The Hydrofarm Jump Start MTPRTC Digital Controller thermostat will help control mat temperatures for your reptile terrariums, arachnids, and rodents enclosures with a maximum current of 8.3A/1000W. Every thermostat will have a maximum power wattage that they can connect to, so you really need to ensure that your bulb or heater is compatible. If it is too powerful for the thermostat, it could mean your setup is compromised and one or the other will either stop working or become overpowered.You can control it via a smartphone using the free InkbirdSmart Android or iOS app once you connect the device and your phone to the same network device.

What you can do as a test, and only do so whilst in attendance, is remove the animal from the vivarium, and place him somewhere warm. Unplug the heater from the thermostat and plug it straight into the mains. Close the viv for a few minutes and then open it and see if you notice the heat. If it hits you as you slide open the glass then you know the heater is capable of providing an adequate level of heat. Naturally unplug the heater straight away to prevent any fires. It cannot work with heat bulbs that produce light as they will be pulsating. Therefore, buy it if you intend to use it with non-light emitting heaters such as heat pads, mats, cables, or ceramic heat emitters, among others. The Habistat Mat Stat is an on/off thermostat that is ideal for controlling the temperature of Heat Mats and other low powered heaters up to a maximum load of 300 watts. Range of 18 – 34⁰C (64 – 92⁰F). This is the most common reason for a cold vivarium. Bulbs normally blow just after they are first switched on. So if your thermostat is an on/off variety, the bulb could blow at any time during the day.As the temperature in the enclosure nears the set temperature the unit cuts the power down to pulses.

This HabiStat pulse thermostat works with a heater load not more than 600 watts at 250 volts, 50Hz alternating current. It sends pulsating power at a frequency proportional to the energy required to either heat or cool your terrarium. It is ideal for controlling 26 to 40degrees centigrade. Place their probe on the point where you want the temperature set on your thermostat detected. 4. Digital reptile thermostats Mat Stat Thermostats are not suitable for Heat Bulbs or Fans or Ceramic Heaters but are ideal for Heat Mats, Reptile Radiators and Reptile Heat Cables rated up to a Max load of 300W. These thermostats only work with non-visible sources of heat such as heat cables, mats and ceramic emitters. They send pulses of energy with more or less intensity depending on whether the temperature needs a boost, or dropping. This will help to keep the tank within the heat parameters you set, no matter how large or small these are.Keeping the right temperature is vital to most reptiles and amphibians, i.e., excessive may make them overheat while cold ones will make them suffer from hypothermia, be inactive, affect eating habits and health, you need to be able to regulate it accurately.