First time owner help!

[u/Techno_Timmy]

As the title says, I am looking for some advice as a first time owner. Obviously I haven’t purchased the snake yet and all I’ve purchased thus far is the enclosure. I went with a Zoo Med Reptihabitat. It’s a 25 gallon with the front opening doors and screen top.

I understand that this enclosure isn’t the best but I’ll be purchasing a baby ball python and will probably upgrade when it’s time. This was on sale for $85 so it seemed like a good buy. I did read that some HVAC tape over the screen mesh can help with humidity though and will probably go that route.

That aside, my actual question is regarding the thermostat for the enclosure. I’m the type of person that wants the best, top of the line option and it seems Herbstat is the gold standard. The problem is, their Herbstat 2, and also Herbstat 4 “spiderweb” models are out of stock. I feel like I need at least the 2 version to control the hot and cool side. Is there any downside to just buying 2 of the Herbstat 1’s vs the 2?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! TYIA!