Heat Pads&Lamps

I have 2 ball pythons and I'm thinking of using heat pads instead of lamps. They both have temperatures of 84-85 during the day, with 60% humidity, and the temperature drops to 74 during the night. I just want to ask a few questions about the pads though.

Would I have any difficulties keeping the humidity up?

Would I turn them off during the night?

Should I change the substrate so the snakes can not burrow and burn themselves? (I'm using shredded aspen atm)

And is there any specific brand I should use?




For anybody who has seen my last thread, all those questions have been answered. And both snakes have eaten. :gj:

Would I have any difficulties keeping the humidity up?
No
Would I turn them off during the night?
No
Should I change the substrate so the snakes can not burrow and burn themselves? (I'm using shredded aspen atm)
I do not use aspen but many do with uder tank heaters so I would guess no.
And is there any specific brand I should use?
Don't use aspen so I can't help here (sorry).

Invest in a temp gun so you can accurately measure your surface temps and not guess :gj:

If anything, your humidity will shoot up once you get a UTH. The catch is, you need a reptile thermostat to use one to prevent thermal burns and keep your hot spot constant.

I am a little concerned about your current temps though. You should have a hot spot of 90-94* and a cool side of 80-84* to be maintained 24/7.