A point-and-click infrared thermometer reading surface temperature from −33 to 110°C. This measures something no dial gauge can: the temperature of the actual basking surface. Air temperature and surface temperature under a basking lamp differ substantially, and it is the surface the animal presses itself against, which is why a hot spot that reads fine on an air thermometer can still be too hot.
Features
- Non-contact surface reading — point and click, no probe.
- −33 to 110°C range.
- Min/max function.
- Pocket sized — quick to grab and check.
How to use it well
Check the basking surface, the cool end floor and the hide interior — three readings that tell you whether the gradient is real. Take readings after the lamp has been on for at least an hour; surfaces take time to come up. Remember it reads surfaces, not air: for ambient temperature you still want a probe thermometer.
Pair with the Digital Min/Max Thermometer for ambient readings. More in Reptile Habitat Accessories.
