TEMPERATURE GUN
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Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
I'm guessing they aren't all the same kind of thermometer. Nevertheless, if they're within 2°± you're probably OK. Digital thermometers w/ probes are (IMO) the best; dial thermometers are junk (and can be 10°± or more off).
A temp gun may give you the same 2°± differential. You need to learn about emmisivity of surfaces, and take that into account.
The gun most commonly used by herp keepers (until recently) was https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-774-Non-contact-Thermometer/dp/B00837ZGRY
This is crazy. I got mine last year for US$16. A couple days ago, it was up to US$35, and said (Human) instead of (Not for Human). Somebody must have gotten to them to change it.
Anyway, for herps, it's a good temp gun. Due to tariffs, it may be less expensive on the UK Amazon—IDK.
A temp gun may give you the same 2°± differential. You need to learn about emmisivity of surfaces, and take that into account.
The gun most commonly used by herp keepers (
This is crazy. I got mine last year for US$16. A couple days ago, it was up to US$35, and said (Human) instead of (Not for Human). Somebody must have gotten to them to change it.
Anyway, for herps, it's a good temp gun. Due to tariffs, it may be less expensive on the UK Amazon—IDK.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
If that one's not doing it, return or exchange it. I've had to do that with UVB bulbs.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Your choice. RTFM.
Rufi0
Established Member
As Klyde O'Scope mentioned a digital thermometer with a probe works nicely, although it depends what you are measuring for ? Basking temp ? Then you would need to take your chameleon's body into consideration as the temperature on his body will be higher than the vine / branch he sits on. I had a Black and Decker Thermal Leak detector and used that but didnt find it of much use getting the basking temp. Now I have a temp probe hanging at the height where the top of my chameleon would be then take a constant measurement.. Raise or Lower the basking point as necessary then when I am happy I raise it a little so its not in his way, but enough so I can tell if its too hot or too cold. Hope this helps
