Best ambient temp gauge and kane heating pads?

[Eden Animal Sanctuary]

Hello all!

I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction:

What is your favorite ambient temp guage?

Also, who has experience with the kane heating pads?

 

[Tom]

I have all sorts of temp gauges. I prefer the digital wireless ones from the hardware store.

I've been using Kane Heat Mats for many years. No problems. Nothing but good.

 

[Eden Animal Sanctuary]

I have all sorts of temp gauges. I prefer the digital wireless ones from the hardware store.

I've been using Kane Heat Mats for many years. No problems. Nothing but good.

Ok. Do you hang on the wall or do you use directly on the floor?

 

[Eden Animal Sanctuary]

I have all sorts of temp gauges. I prefer the digital wireless ones from the hardware store.

I've been using Kane Heat Mats for many years. No problems. Nothing but good.

As far as ambient temp gauges, do you recommend a specific brand?

 

[Tom]

Ok. Do you hang on the wall or do you use directly on the floor?

They are not effective when mounted on a wall. They are not designed for that. They are meant to be laid upon. I've only ever mounted them on the floor and they work great for me. I've had a few conversations with Craig Kane about the design and philosophy behind his mats, and I feel very comfortable with the redundant safeties that are built into them.

 

[Eden Animal Sanctuary]

They are not effective when mounted on a wall. They are not designed for that. They are meant to be laid upon. I've only ever mounted them on the floor and they work great for me. I've had a few conversations with Craig Kane about the design and philosophy behind his mats, and I feel very comfortable with the redundant safeties that are built into them.

Ok that's what I was wondering as I've seen several folks mount on the wall. Didn't make much sense to me. Thanks so much!!

 

[Tom]

As far as ambient temp gauges, do you recommend a specific brand?

@G-stars linked a really good one that costs just a little more. Hopefully he'll see this and link it again.

I've used Accurite for years and been happy with them.

 

[Tom]

Ok that's what I was wondering as I've seen several folks mount on the wall. Didn't make much sense to me. Thanks so much!!

Radiant Heat Panels can be wall mounted as they are designed to project heat outward, but care should be taken that the tortoise can't contact it as they are not tough enough to stand up to being rubbed on by a hard tortoise shell. The Kane mats, on the other hand, can stand up to the abuse of a hard shelled 150 monster laying itself on them all night long for years.

 

[Eden Animal Sanctuary]

Radiant Heat Panels can be wall mounted as they are designed to project heat outward, but care should be taken that the tortoise can't contact it as they are not tough enough to stand up to being rubbed on by a hard tortoise shell. The Kane mats, on the other hand, can stand up to the abuse of a hard shelled 150 monster laying itself on them all night long for years.

Gotcha. I was looking into the radiant heat panels as well. One particular brand was recommended to me by a local zoo. I appreciate the quick and detailed responses, Tom!!

 

[G-stars]

Here is the link guys. I prefer this one to all the others. And I've tried 4-5 different ones. I'll be sticking to this one from now on.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WTH3NQ/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

 

[Eden Animal Sanctuary]

Thanks a bunch guys!!