Radiant heat panels/Herpstat

[MissSkittles]

I’m looking into using a Herpstat for my beardie but have found it confusing what type of heating works best with it. I asked Herpstat and they suggested radiant heat panels. I’ve never heard of these things and Google can only tell so much. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with using them and what their thoughts are about them.
Of course if anyone has any other suggestions for a good heat source to use with a Herpstat, I’m open to all suggestions.

 

[Beman]

It depends on the herpstat you buy... I am not familiar with Beardie care... Are you thinking temp control for the basking light?

 

[MissSkittles]

It depends on the herpstat you buy... I am not familiar with Beardie care... Are you thinking temp control for the basking light?

I’m looking at just the Herpstat basic model. Yes, to control his basking heat, whether it be by light or other source.

 

[Beman]

I’m looking at just the Herpstat basic model. Yes, to control his basking heat, whether it be by light or other source.

So this one right? https://www.spyderrobotics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=24

I have one very similar except it is the herpstat 2 on the boys lamps. Works with incandescent bulbs for the dimming option. Probe goes in on the branch below it. So it dims up and down like a wall control for our lights based on temp. It adjusts accordingly. Works really well for this but you can only use the incandescent bulbs.

 

[MissSkittles]

So this one right? https://www.spyderrobotics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=24

I have one very similar except it is the herpstat 2 on the boys lamps. Works with incandescent bulbs for the dimming option. Probe goes in on the branch below it. So it dims up and down like a wall control for our lights based on temp. It adjusts accordingly. Works really well for this but you can only use the incandescent bulbs.

Yes, that is the one. Do I need any special light fixture, like a dimmable one?

 

[Beman]

Yes, that is the one. Do I need any special light fixture, like a dimmable one?

Nope so you use the standard on/off dome fixture. The specific is that it has to be an incandescent bulb. The herpstat will dim the bulb on its own.

 

[MissSkittles]

Nope so you use the standard on/off dome fixture. The specific is that it has to be an incandescent bulb. The herpstat will dim the bulb on its own.

Awesome! Incandescent bulbs are still available here so I’ll have to stock up. Thanks so much for the help! ☺

 

[snitz427]

I thinj they are referring to heat tape and heat mats. Theyre also often used for leos and snakes who need belly warmth. Heating rocks tend to get too warm and the tape is an alternative. Heat tape is super common and heavily used, however, its important that there be a small gap under the tank for airflow (ie dont put the mat on the bottom, and lay it totally flat on a shelf.) most enclosures have a small gap/feet on the bottom for this reason.

I actually have a used Herpstat EZ2 and heatmat that I was going to list on my local craigslist. No pressure from me at all, but it might save you a few bucks. Check out the EZ model as it doesnt have all the bells and whistles of the full version (which i have and never use beyond temp control).

 

[snitz427]

Heatmats are also super popular way to heat a dubia colony.

 

[CasqueAbove]

So first all work the same in that there are two options.

One is effectively just a dimmer.

The Other is a Thermostat, that shuts off power, or dims when a set temp is reached.

radiant heat panels are like heat pads, except that they heat what is sitting on them, while they themselves don't get so hot.

I have used any combination of these. They will work equally well depending on where you put the temp gauge.

You will find your zone and be able to control it with either option.

I prefer heating that comes from above, as beardies burro or seek shade when hot. Heat from the bottom seems unnatural.
But this is just an opinion, health wise I do not believe one is right or wrong.

 

[MissSkittles]

I thinj they are referring to heat tape and heat mats. Theyre also often used for leos and snakes who need belly warmth. Heating rocks tend to get too warm and the tape is an alternative. Heat tape is super common and heavily used, however, its important that there be a small gap under the tank for airflow (ie dont put the mat on the bottom, and lay it totally flat on a shelf.) most enclosures have a small gap/feet on the bottom for this reason.

I actually have a used Herpstat EZ2 and heatmat that I was going to list on my local craigslist. No pressure from me at all, but it might save you a few bucks. Check out the EZ model as it doesnt have all the bells and whistles of the full version (which i have and never use beyond temp control).

Yes, I use heat mats with thermostats for my leopard geckos. PM’ing you on your Herpstat. I need better temp controls for my beardie.

 

[MissSkittles]

So first all work the same in that there are two options.

One is effectively just a dimmer.

The Other is a Thermostat, that shuts off power, or dims when a set temp is reached.

radiant heat panels are like heat pads, except that they heat what is sitting on them, while they themselves don't get so hot.

I have used any combination of these. They will work equally well depending on where you put the temp gauge.

You will find your zone and be able to control it with either option.

I prefer heating that comes from above, as beardies burro or seek shade when hot. Heat from the bottom seems unnatural.
But this is just an opinion, health wise I do not believe one is right or wrong.

Thanks for breaking it down for me. Sounds like the heat panels are not what I’m needing.

 

[DocZ]

I thought this was a good article discussing the differences between different sources of infrared radiation and heat

https://www.reptifiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Why-Infrared-Matters-by-Roman-Muryn.pdf

 

[MissSkittles]

I thought this was a good article discussing the differences between different sources of infrared radiation and heat

https://www.reptifiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Why-Infrared-Matters-by-Roman-Muryn.pdf

Very interesting article!
Sidenote...the guy looks like Robert DeNiro.

 

[jackthejellydragon]

sorry I now this is of topic but how do you put the husbandry for on a post.

 

[MissSkittles]

sorry I now this is of topic but how do you put the husbandry for on a post.

Copy & paste.

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[Beman]

Very interesting article!
Sidenote...the guy looks like Robert DeNiro.

I had to go look