Best products from r/cornsnakes
We found 20 comments on r/cornsnakes discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 17 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Jump Start JumpStart MTPRTC Digital Controller Germination Heat Mat Thermostat
- The only safety ETL certified thermostat on the market
- Provides constant optimal temperatures for germination/rooting
- Ideal in homebrewing for maintaining desired fermentation temperature, and perfect for temperature control in reptile terrariums and small pet enclosures.
- LED heating indicator light and Digital temperature control
- Controllable range of 68°F - 108°F, Choice of Celsius or Fahrenheit readout (press Up or Down button to change)
- 1 Year Warranty
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2. AcuRite 02049 Digital Thermometer with Indoor/Outdoor Temperature,White
Monitor indoor and outdoor temperature (Fahrenheit and Celsius) with trend arrows that indicate whether temperature is rising or fallingWireless all-weather outdoor sensor measures temperature conditions with precision and accuracyDisplays high and low records for past 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, ...
3. Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller 2-Stage Outlet Thermostat Heating and Cooling Mode Carboy Homebrew Fermenter Greenhouse Terrarium 110V 10A 1100W
- 🥇🥇【Easy to use】 Supports °C/°F display.
- 🥇🥇【Dual relay】able to power refrigeration and heating equipment as conditions change.
- 🥇🥇【Dual Display Window】Displays measured temperature and set temperature at the same time.
- 🥇🥇【Buzzer Alarm】High and low temperature alarms are available when the temperature is over or the sensor experiences a malfunction.
- 🥇🥇【Safety】Maximum output load: 1100W(110V). Customize temperature and compressor delay, protecting your refrigeration/heating equipment.
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4. OMAYKEY 75W 2 Pack Ceramic Heat Lamp, Infrared Reptile Heat Emitter Heater Lamp Bulb for Pet Brooder Coop Chicken Lizard Turtle Snake Aquarium, No Light No Harm, 24hr Heat Source
✔ This 75W white infrared heat lamp is made of solid ceramics element, it has a perfect heat radiation feature and no light emitted, not disturb reptile's normal sleep schedule (day or night), great for pet, lizard, coop, chicken, turtle, snake, chameleon, bearded dragon✔ This ceramic heat lamp ...
5. Encompass All 1000W Combined - Terrarium Heat & Habitat Lighting Temperature Controller for germination/rooting & reptiles - 3 power outlets
- Controls up to 1000 watts with 3 power outlets
- Helps maintain consistent temperature for germination/rooting & reptiles
- Controllable range of 68°F - 95°F
- Ideal in homebrewing for maintaining desired fermentation temperature, and perfect for temperature control in reptile terrariums and small pet enclosures
- LED heating indicator light and easy set temperature control with external probe for accurate reading
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6. Penn-Plax Shale Step Ledge and Cave Hide-Out Medium Aquarium Resin
- REALISTIC ROCK FORMATION: Highlighting a rough, picturesque display, the Reptology Shale Scape Step Ledge & Cave Hideout is a must have for pet owners looking to add a beautiful and functional piece to their aquarium or terrarium. This piece is perfect for small reptiles, newts, salamanders, crayfish, axolotls, snakes, territorial fish, and more!
- GREAT FOR CLIMBING AND BASKING: This Shale Scape is not only decorative, but is also purposeful! If your pet reptile or amphibian loves to climb, this piece will be their next mountain to conquer, as they rest peacefully on the top basking platform, regulating their body temperature as they see fit.
- NATURAL HIDING SPOTS: With 4 entrance and exit holes, the Reptology Shale Scape Step Ledge & Cave Hideout offers several ways to climb, slither, and swim around! In addition to reptiles and amphibians, this piece provides a great swim through or hiding spot for axolotls, fish, and crustaceans, such as crayfish and shrimp.
- MADE OF SAFE AND DURABLE RESIN: Our Shale Scapes are inspected with your pet’s safety in mind, and are safe for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The resin has a sturdy base: you don’t need to worry about it floating around once you place it underwater.
- MEASUREMENTS: Overall = 9” (W) x 7” (D) x 3.5” (H) / Front Middle Hole = 2.5” x 1.5” / Front Left Hole = 2.25” x 2” / Front Right Hole = 3.25” x 1.75” / Back Middle Hole = 2” x 2.75”
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7. Niteangel Resin Crocodile Skull Terrarium Decor Snake & Reptile Hideout
- Resin Crocodile skull decor for any terrarium environment.
- Provides burrowing buddies with a place to feel safe and get the privacy they need.
- Designed with a non-porous material
- Easy-to-clean: simply wash the hideout with warm, soapy water and rinse clean.
- Dimensions: 10.8(L) x 5.3(W) x 3(H) inches
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8. Inkbird ITC306T Only Heating Thermostat Plug Pre Wired Temperature Probe Digital Timer Controller Aquarium Heater Seed Germination Reptile Hatching Greenhouse No Cooling Control
- Only Heating, NO Cooling !!! Temperature Control Mode: On/Off Control. Please note it is only heating controller without cooling function. Both of the plugs can control the heating. But totally could not over 1100W.
- Dual time cycle setting during 24 hours, can be set different temperature from day and night on the basis of the physical needs of animals and plants.
- ℃ / ℉ Display can be chosen.Maximum output load: 1100W(110V). Temperature calibration; Over-temperature and sensor fault alarm
- Plug and play design. Easy to set your parameters.
- Dual display window, be able to display measured temperature and set temperature at the same time
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9. Infrared Thermometer, Non-Contact Digital Thermometer Temperature Gun w Laser Hand Tool For Indoor/Outdoor, -58℉~716℉ Lasergrip Reading, AC Units Heater Check, AAA Battery Not Include, 1
- RELIABLE RESULT-- 12:1 high distance spot ratio quickly & successfully measure surface temperature. The accuracy is within 1.5℃. when in the extreme situation[-50℃-0℃], it is 3℃, meet most of your daily use.
- INSTANT-READ-- the response time of Zanmax infrared thermometer is less than 0.5 second which means you get the temperature figure almost at the same time when you pull the trigger. Its LCD screen is backlit display clearly, also Auto-Off function is good for extending the battery life.
- POINT AND CLICK SIMPLY-- when designed this infrared thermometer, it delete complex operation to meet daily use. Just aim at the target whatever you want to test, pull the trigger and you will get the surface temperature data. THAT IS IT!
- NON-CANTACT ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY: The Laser infrared technology and emissivity can gives you a instant temperature read of extreme hot, hazardous or hard-to-reach objects and keep you from possible harm. RoHs, FCC, CE approved, just purchase and use it safely!
- Sorry, it has no calibration feature. VARIOUS USAGES: vehicle repairing, home maintenance, measuring temperature of household appliances, adapter, (Cooking, Baking, BBQ)etc. Note: the measured temperature for humans or animals will not be correct.
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10. iPower GLHTMTCONTROL 40-108 Degrees Fahrenheit Digital Heat Mat Thermostat Controller for Seed Rooting Germination Reptiles, Fermentation and Brewing, Black
- Professional reliability: digital temperature controller for heat mat in colder or warmer environments; Package include: 1 pack iPower digital heat mat thermostat controller
- Temperature range: digital thermostat provides temperature control between 40°F - 108°F (5-42°C); Temperature Display Range: 32 -140°F. Choice of Celsius or Fahrenheit readou
- Technical specfications: 120 Volts / 8.3 Max Amps /60 HZ / 1000 Watts; Easy plug-in operation with LED illuminated indicator lights & three-prong grounded plug
- Variety of uses: Heat mat thermostat provides constant customized temp for Seed Germination, Rooting, Reptiles, Homebrewing and Fermentation, keeping your various environments in their ideal temperature range
- Please note the motor on the fan is not enclosed and is not to be used in high humidity environments
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11. AcuRite 00891A3 Indoor/Outdoor Digital Thermometer with Humidity
- Displays indoor and outdoor temperature, indoor humidity
- Integrated 10-foot weather-resistant temperature wire and probe
- Stands on desktop, shelf, mantel or mounts to wall; momentary backlight for easy reading at night
- Records minimum and maximum humidity and temperature levels for each day
- NOTE: May not function properly with certain types of Duracell batteries
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12. Zilla 28015 15-Gallon Critter Cage, 24-Inch by 12-Inch by 12-Inch
Creates a tropical paradise or a desert oasis for critters to enjoyPremium sliding metal top for increased durabilityLockable front latch for permanent securityDesigned for water bottles, wired accessoriesTop seller with premium lid features
13. TekSky IT380 Infrared Non-Contact Thermometer, -50°C~550°C (-58°F~1022°F) Built-in Laser Battery Powered - CE & RoHs Approved
- Comfortable flex stretch fabric
- Basic solid various colors
- Straight fit
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14. Apollo Horticulture 68-108°F Digital Heat Mat Thermostat Controller
- 1 - Apollo Horticulture 68-108°F Digital Heat Mat Thermostat Controller
- Dimensions: 5.25" x 3" x 1.5" / 75" Power Cord Length / 74" Thermostat Cord Length
- Specs: 120 Volts / 8.3 Max Amps / 16.2 Watt Power Draw
- Provide constant optimum temperature between 68-108°F / 20-42°C depending on your specific crop.
- Easy to use system with an Illuminated indicator makes this your ideal Heat Mat Thermostat.
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15. Thermometer,Non-Contact Digital Infrared Temperature Gun,32-42℃(89-107℉) with Backlight
- Easy and Safe to Use: Infrared Thermometer handy to measure the surface temperature of various objects especially temperatures above boiling points and below freezing points;, barbecuing, auto maintenance, home repair, or other tasks of household, it can also be treated as a cat/dog toy with a red laser dot.
- Better Accuracy: Measure surface temperature ranging from -58℉~ 932℉ / -50℃ ~ 500℃, you can choose the unit from ℉ / ℃. The Distance to Spot Ratio is 12:1,meaning the Thsinde can accurately measure targets at greater distances compared to most other IR Thermometers.
- °C/°F switchable:Measure surface temperature ranging from -58℉~ 932℉ / -50℃ ~ 500℃, you can choose the unit from ℉ / ℃.
- A unique design: LCD screen makes it very easy to see the measured temperature, has an Auto-Off function to extend the battery life; ABS material shell, grip comfort, anti-wear resistant not easily damaged.
- Modern products: Compared with the traditional contact thermometer has the advantages of fast temperature measurement, high precision, no contact, no consumables, etc
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16. Exo Terra Glass Natural Terrarium Kit, for Reptiles and Amphibians, Short Wide, 24 x 18 x 12 inches, PT2604A1
Glass terrarium for reptiles or amphibiansPatented front window ventilationRaised bottom frame in order to fit a substrate heater and has a waterproof bottomEscape-proof dual doors lock to prevent escapeClosable inlets for wires and/or tubing managementReptile Terrarium Dimensions: 24 W x 18 D x 1...
17. Duck Brand Indoor 10-Window Shrink Film Insulator Kit, 62-Inch x 420-Inch, 286216
Reduce your energy costs by insulating your windowsCrystal clear film heat shrinks to seal out drafts and coldContains 62 x 420" of crystal clear film and 1/2-inch by 168-feet (2016") roll of double-sided tapeHelps increase energy efficiency - Home Smart and Earth FriendlyKit insulates ten 3' x 5' w...
You're going to want to pick up something like this. You set a temperature and an acceptable threshold (i have mine varying by only one degree), and it will automatically turn the heat lamp off and on to keep it at a consistant temperature.
I also have a under-tank heat mat for my hot side, which is the main thing used to warm my snake. I absolutely recommend getting one to put under your tank. Corns like to burrow and will get more benefit to having one on the hot side. I just use the heat lamp to keep the ambient air in the tank at an acceptable level. You will want to get a separate controller for the heat mat.
Edit: I also have an Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer just chilling in the tank to get a more accurate reading inside. Your tank atmosphere is going to usually be a bit different than the atmosphere in your room. I have the "inside" number reading the ambient temp of the tank, the "outside" number reading the inside of the under-tank mat (controller probe goes between mat and glass on the outside, and this prob sticks to the glass on the inside under the substrate), and it also tells me the humidity in the tank.
You want to keep your numbers as consistant as possible. I like to shoot for 85 degrees on the hot side, 75 degrees on the cool side, and between 40%-60% humidty. I hope this information helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Edit 2: GoHerping does a great care guide video on YouTube, which is where I got most of my setup and care info from. There is also a link to their discord on the YouTube page that is full of friendly people that can answer a lot of your questions.
Edit 3: You're going to be better off using a Ceramic Heat Emitter instead of a bulb. It just produces heat and no light, which will be better with the controller ( you don't want the light isn't constantly turning off and on). Corns don't need UVB either, and do fine with just natural lighting (assuming the light in the room still follows the normal day/night cycle).
Her tank is okay right now. That’ll be a money burner upgrade. I usually do 40 gals or 40 gal breeders but the dimensions sound fine. Sometimes petco or petsmart do $1/gal deals you could get a new tank then if you felt like it.
Get her more hides, some foliage and make sure that water dish is large enough that she could almost completely submerge, even if she never does. Here’s a cool looking example. You definitely don’t need to adhere to that level of creativity but you can do a lot with them.
Get a large heat mat and a thermostat. Controlling the temperature like that will save you grief. Sometimes I get heat bulbs to supplement heat but in that case I get ceramic. Don’t get bulbs that show light at night it disturbs the sleeping pattern of the snake. Temps should be 85 F on hot side low to mid 70’s on cool side. Belly temp is a lot more important than having just a lamp. If nothing else, heat mat.
GoHerping is one of my favorite dudes for these types of snakes. Here’s an easy full guide that I trust.
Edit: for cheap hides go to a dollar store and get black plastic pots for plants and cut a hole like a cave. Cheap and easy hide that works well! Just don’t make jagged edges. You can get those for under $5 for multiple, fake suction leaves at petco for $5 each package, thermostat is ~25 ish, lamp and bulb are about ~40ish total, or a pad for about the same
Yeah, I'm using Aspen, I have a UTH coming in the mail, but I may invest in a light for day light heat/ambient temps, and just use it with the UTH for night heat, but I'm wondering if that's overkill. I'm known to spoil my critters a bit haha. I have two hides coming in the mail tomorrow, one warm/one cool. I don't have a sander/file so I'm worried that it may be too jagged if I cut a hole, perhaps a mason jar with wet paper towel in it would work well?
My hides are both kind of open, hence why I was thinking the rock one, my hides currently, one is:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L91BCMW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and one is:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018CJNEI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(Though they will both be somewhat submerged in aspen, was going to give him a few inches of aspen to burrow in, so it's not like he's completely exposed, I just liked the look of these and they had good reviews and looked like they may help with shedding when it comes time, to rub on them. ) I got the large corner water dish by zoo med, so his humidity should go up then, which is good.
Without knowing where you are in the world, it's tough to recommend specific places to buy things.
I do want to point out a couple of things, however:
For a digital thermostat, I highly recommend the Inkbird ITC-306T.
When using those things in the past I bundled the cable together with a ziptie and kept the whole thing down in the cage.
What will you be using to heat the enclosure? To be safe, I recommend getting an infared thermometer to double check your temps. Those thermometers you are using have been known to be unreliable and it is good to have something to double check.
Your tank looks great from what I can see. Snakes don't need much, just some places to hide and proper temps/humidity which you seem to have down. You don't NEED a branch for climbing, but if you enjoy seeing them climb around go for it!
I am a huge fan of these thermostats. I have three for my snake's viv-- one dangling under the heat lamp at the point she could slither to, one against the glass where the heat mat for the warm side is, and one against the glass where the heat mat for the cool side is (my house runs too cold, so I keep lamp+mat for the warm side both set to one temp, and mat on cool side set to a lower temp).
FYI I know this is an old thread but that thermostat is garbage. You want to use something like this one for a cheaper option, as far as the thermometer/hygrometer goes I and a lot of others use this one.
You're going to want to remove the thermostat probe from the enclosure and sandwich it between the UTH and the bottom of your enclosure. Measure temps at the bottom of the enclosure with an IR Thermometer like this one if you don't already have one and adjust the thermostat accordingly. You'll likely have to adjust due to the different placement of the probe, but the placement i recommend means your snake is unlikely to unseat the probe and cause potentially serious issues.
https://www.amazon.com/Zilla-28015-15-Gallon-Critter-24-Inch/dp/B00176GBEU?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_3051185011
Zilla has these "Critter Cages" that have a unique track on the top so the lid slides in and snaps, locking it down. I used their 20 gallon version for my corn snake until he outgrew it, and now it's home to a kingsnake. I was never able to find a bigger size, I'd love to get a 40-gallon one. Only other drawback is the lid's mesh is a little weak, my cat jumped on it a few times and eventually broke it. But they do sell replacement lids.
Oh okay. I got 5 of these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W18Z1K2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this one, no escapes yet! I did remove the foam in the back, since my noodle is small enough to get behind it, and I also jammed the holes in the top for cords closed with a broken chop-stick.