I grew up watching Discovery, National Geographic, and Animal Planet. It’s fascinating to watch a crocodile hunt a buffalo, a Python gulp a deer, and a gecko camouflage itself to escape predators. Some may find it repulsive, but to me, that is the power of nature. I have had this strange affinity with reptiles since my teenage years, and have always dreamt of owning a terrarium with one or two of these slithering creatures.
But buying a terrarium is one thing, handling and maintaining it is a whole different challenge. You have to spend countless hours tweaking heat lamps, monitoring humidity levels, and praying your setup doesn’t fail while you’re away. So, what’s the solution? Well, the answer is RT01. Currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, RT01 is the all-in-one reptile controller, which may just help me achieve my dream of having a pet reptile.
Designed by ReptiliaVita, the RT01 is a sleek device that controls temperature, humidity, UV lighting, fans, and heat pads, all from one hub. It offers 24/7 monitoring, too. The setup includes a controller, a couple of sockets (for temperature and humidity), a sensor, and a myriad of cables. For those who have lost sleep worrying about whether their bearded dragon’s basking spot is just right, this plug-and-play setup offers hands-free reptile care.
As per the company’s Kickstarter page, RT01 comes preloaded with temperature and humidity profiles for 20 different reptile species, mimicking their natural habitats down to the day-night cycles. Whether you’ve got a Pit Viper, Green Iguana, or a Common Musk turtle, the RT01 adjusts the environment automatically.
“RT01 achieves intelligent control through high-precision sensors. These sensors can monitor the environment’s temperature and humidity in real time and transmit the data to our pre-set system. The system then intelligently determines whether to activate the temperature or humidity socket based on the parameters you have set, such as your desired temperature range. The entire process is automated, requiring no manual intervention, and ensures that the environment remains within your preferred comfort zone,” states the maker.
Hooking RT01 to your terrarium shouldn’t be a problem either. Thanks to its practical design, you can plop RT01 on top of an enclosure, set it on a table, or hold it while you fuss over your pet (because who doesn’t?). So, if you are tired of juggling with thermostats and timers, you know where to invest your money.
Another aspect that intrigued me was the passion behind this project. ReptiliaVita isn’t some faceless tech company, it is a team of reptile lovers. In a video update, the team shared how backers have shaped the RT01 with feedback since its launch. The company got some hands-on reviews and endorsements from multiple reptile specialists (who cares if it’s sponsored), at least it’s not a blatant scam.
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On a little downside, RT01 doesn’t support Bluetooth or a Wi-Fi connection. However, the company plans to integrate them in the future. “We designed the main controller to be highly reliable and efficient, and you can still enjoy a stable operation experience without them,” states the maker. For now, the RT01 Starter Kit can be availed at $179.
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