Infrared Thermometer to read temps for my snakes. But are these known for going wrong ?

Question

u shine the laser in to the viv and then i get a reading on the gun of the tempture. they seem alot better then the non digi thermometers. are they?

Answer 1

Use regular thermometers to monitor the air temps, etc.- at least 2 in the tank (warm and cool ends)

Use IR thermometers to measure specific spots where the snake actuall sits- hiding spots, basking sites, etc. to see what the actual surfaces are measuring.

I spot check about 3-4 places in my tortoise habitat weekly to ensure that the place is safe and to see how temps at those places compare to the other thermometers.

For example- a spotlight shining on a bare rock can heat the rock up quite a bit- but a nearby thermometer measuring the air temp would not read much difference.

Answer 2

I use the
Digital Indoor / Outdoor, Max / Min Thermometer for my rat snakes.

Digital thermometer with many uses including aquariums, vivariums, hydroponics and many more.

Features:

-50ºC to +70ºC range
0.1ºC display resolution
Max / min temperature display
Max / min alarm
Inside / outside readings
Measurements in ºC or ºF
Dual LCD display
3 metre cord on the probe
Probe fitted with a suction cup for removable fixing
Easy to use
Attractive looking, robust case
Integral, fold away stand
Dimensions: 9.5 x 3.5 x 1.5cm (approx)
Battery supplied
Blister packed
for anyone keeping temperature sensitive pets or plants

Answer 3

my boyfriend's friend had one for his snake and his worked pretty good. i have a bearded dragon and i have a wall thermometer (digital) and it sucks, it could take 20 minutes to give you a reading and then, you don't even know if it's right because it's been sitting there for so long.
Where did you get yours from? Online? I've been looking for one!

Answer 4

I don't know I haven't tried one of these. I use an old fashioned thermometer that sticks on the glass with a sucker.

Answer 5

Yes they are much better