Question..

Okay so i was suggested to buy a heat rock, now some people on this facebook group i am on are having a fit because of it, saying it is junk, can burn the snake, and so on and so fourth.. Now asking y'all your opinions about it..


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Heat rocks supposedly are known for causing burns on ball pythons. I think it has to do with how hot they can get. I have never had one but if you search the forum and visit the ball python husbandry section of the forum you should be able the find more info on them. If it it happens to fail it may do so and stay on creating to much heat i believe.

Please stay away from these. There are MUCH better (read: safer) ways to provide heat for your ball python.

Well i don't intend on leaving it on 24/7 only a few hours a day will work for it, during the night time as i switch from day light to night light.. I mean it is suppose to help digest their meals as it clearly stats on the box.. But i wanted some input from y'all about it because like i said i am getting major negative feedback on the group.. But i doubt half of them really understand how to take care of a BP none the less a frog.. Just sayin'

It doesn't matter how long it's on for - it will still cause major problems (anything from neurological problems to burns). It is better to not have heat at all than to stick one of these in with your snake.

I believe they do not last long before they fail. You would be better of with a uth connected to a thermostat to regulate the temperature.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=201740
Visit this thread for more info on glass tank setup. You want to know how much heat is being produced and a bp needs heat for 6-24 hours i believe to aid in digestion after eating. Hot rocks are not the best way to do this.

Okay, i didn't fully understand this. I have always used a heat rock for all the reptiles i have ever owned and never had a problem with it. But i can always return this and get an UTH soon. I don't want my baby Arabella hurt ya know.. Just didn't make sense to me about that seems how i never had a problem with them in the past.

I would throw it away as fast as you can.

I would absolutely return it and go the UTH and thermostat route. Out of curiosity, what kinds of animals have you kept before that you used one of these with?

Also i think i know the facebook group you are talking about. Please forgive them as they are only trying to look out for the animal which in turn looks out for you especially if this is your first ball python. However they can jump the gun somewhat and fail to fully explain the how what and why. Be sure to check out the care sheet and read the threads. There is alot of awesome info here.