Gadget question

[Moozillion]

I've already got a temperature gun to check all my temps. Talk about a fun toy! My cat Julio's butt is 76* and my cat Monty's big fluffy tail is 69* (I know you were all just dying to know that!)
Questions:
Is there any real reason I need a thermometer with a probe?
How many hygrometers do I really need?
The enclosure will be 4x3. Is there any benefit to mounting the UV light crossways as opposed to longways? (crossways seems easier and is what I was planning) Thanks.

 

[dmmj]

Though I personally don't need to know the various temps of cat's body part, I am glad you are enjoying using it.

 

[EKLC]

no probe needed in my opinion. Surface temps are going to be similar to the air temps in an indoor setting.

As for hygrometer, feel free to get one for piece of mind, but its easy enough to make an area damp without an exact measurement

 

[GBtortoises]

I have about 2 dozen thermometers, none with a probe. I have yet to have need to check the substrate temperature past the surface! I believe that hygrometers are a necessity when keeping reptiles. Humidity levels play an important part in the animals overall health so it is always important to monitor. The same goes for temperatures. I use only digital thermo/hydro combination units. The ones that I have had great luck with over the years is made by Springfield, model 91551. Two side my side may vary by a degree or a humidity percentage level or two occasionally but all in all they have always been very reliable. They're usually around $9-14 each.

 

[Moozillion]

Thanks again!

 

[jtrux]

I have an outoor type thermometer/hygrometer with a wireless sensor. I leave it in the cage at all times with the display somewhere where I can see it while im home and if I want to know the temp of a specific area I just move the sensor over and get a reading. It works for me and allows me to only have one thermometer/hygrometer.

 

[Moozillion]

I have an outoor type thermometer/hygrometer with a wireless sensor. I leave it in the cage at all times with the display somewhere where I can see it while im home and if I want to know the temp of a specific area I just move the sensor over and get a reading. It works for me and allows me to only have one thermometer/hygrometer.

Thanks to all!

 

[mainey34]

That was the cutest thing. I'm glad you are testing your temp. Gun...

 

[*Barracuda_50*]

I've already got a temperature gun to check all my temps. Talk about a fun toy! My cat Julio's butt is 76* and my cat Monty's big fluffy tail is 69* (I know you were all just dying to know that!)

LOL!! Thats to funny.. LOL!!