Reddit reviews Fluker's Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer for Reptiles

Thank you! I got it off amazon, i saw it recommended on a few different threads & it does give very accurate readings! Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/Flukers-Digital-Thermometer-Hygrometer-Reptiles/dp/B0009YJWW4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hygrometer+and+thermometer+reptile&pd_rd_r=dc115e19-8d6d-483d-bf66-deae0ceee0eb&pd_rd_w=9ce11&pd_rd_wg=0q5MQ&pf_rd_p=67c9d84c-d98a-4415-a549-dd3360e9d207&pf_rd_r=98P2SG8ZGD7H5P5B0PBJ&qid=1568476524&s=gateway&sr=8-3

That should be fine for establishing an estimate of what lighting you'll need, but I always go for digital. This is what I use, and I love it.

The reason these are much better is because they're much more precise. They help you better control the environment in the cage. What you have right now, though, should help you figure out how much lighting you'll be needing and from there you can make finer adjustments.

I've heard of pros and cons for every kind of bedding under the sun, but half logs ALWAYS invite potential for a snake to feel stressed out and not completely 'safe', and EVERY bp tank should have a hide on both the cool side and the warm side, so the snake can scoot over to wherever they need to go as their temp needs change. Every bp tanks should also have at least one hygrometer. Fluker's is very reliable and has humidity and temp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YJWW4/ It's currently under $10.

Obviously these are issues you inherited and are doing your best to deal with. I agree that if the snake came in dehydrated, even perfect temps would not help the first shed at your place go right. I suggest your priorities moving forward to be getting that hygrometer and two single-opening hides. Once you have the hygrometer going, you can tell if you need to get a humidity solution going.

Please know that as someone who has had a beeper for about two years now, I really appreciate that you are doing your best for this noodle and improving his life.

This is the one I have. I bought two of them almost 5 years ago already, and they are working just fine.

http://www.amazon.com/Flukers-34134-Digital-Thermometer-Hygrometer/dp/B0009YJWW4

Is it this one ?

Exo Terra Digital Hygrometer with Probe https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00101KWYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FwFjDbVBZ5GB5

Or

Fluker's Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer for Reptiles https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0009YJWW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pxFjDbA112XSH