ball python help

I'm sure the uth isn't over heating. It's just on unregulated. It may not feel hot to you. But our body temp is 98.f so anything around that is going to feel cool. I'm just a prevent a problem rather than fix a problem. Taking in rescues I've seen first hand what happens when an unregulated heat pad frys a snake. They at times do not know to move. Thats how thermal burns happen. They don't have the same nerve receptors like we so so they don't say oh ouch this is hot. Let me move.
Just saying, for me having an unregd heat source of any kind would be a cause for concern. The fact that it's been unbearably hot around my house anyways my tstats haven't even been turning on really. I couldn't imagine how hot it would be if the heat was on. Look at it this way. When a decent thermostat cost 30$, or a dimmer costs 10$ maybe? Why take the chance of an overheat or burn? Permanent damage occurs and costly vet bills. I'd rather be safe than sorry. By the way I'm certainly not trying to harp on you in anyway shape or form. I hope you don't take this like that.


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Even if we assume (very dangerous thing to do with LIVING animals) that the heater is not getting hot enough to cause serious burns. Snakes in general can only digest between a window of temperatures. Royals/Ball have a window that closes in the mid 90s when the temperature is over that they cannot digest food. The problem is the cool end may also not be warm enough to properly digest either typically a snake that cannot find good digestion temps will not eat, to the point of starving to death. A stat will save a lot of problems in the long run remember this is a long lived pet unlike cats and dogs taking care of it now will reward in the future.

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Originally Posted by kitedemon

Even if we assume (very dangerous thing to do with LIVING animals) that the heater is not getting hot enough to cause serious burns. Snakes in general can only digest between a window of temperatures. Royals/Ball have a window that closes in the mid 90s when the temperature is over that they cannot digest food. The problem is the cool end may also not be warm enough to properly digest either typically a snake that cannot find good digestion temps will not eat, to the point of starving to death. A stat will save a lot of problems in the long run remember this is a long lived pet unlike cats and dogs taking care of it now will reward in the future.

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im going today to purchase a regulate, and i researched the uth i have and it said the the temp on it is set up so it never goes over 85

Number 1 if that is true you have a problem and need to get a new uth. If it never goes above 85.f then you're not providing the Correct hotside temps and you're going to have a snake that 1 will nor eat or 2 cannot digest what it does eat. Or it will become Ill from incorrect temperatures.

Number 2 If that happens to be not true without a dimmer (rheostat) or a thermostat you still have a problem.

So personally I would make sure that you have a uth that is compatible with the animals basic needs. You need a uth that goes above 85.f. If it truly doesn't then I would get a different one.
If it does I highly suggest getting a plug in dimmer for now. You'll have to fiddle with it a bit but I would also order a Hydrofarm. Theyre an affordable, Yet reliable thermostat that is easy to use, and saves you a hell of alot of trouble in the end. Good luck

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Originally Posted by Homegrownscales

Number 1 if that is true you have a problem and need to get a new uth. If it never goes above 85.f then you're not providing the Correct hotside temps and you're going to have a snake that 1 will nor eat or 2 cannot digest what it does eat. Or it will become Ill from incorrect temperatures.

Number 2 If that happens to be not true without a dimmer (rheostat) or a thermostat you still have a problem.

So personally I would make sure that you have a uth that is compatible with the animals basic needs. You need a uth that goes above 85.f. If it truly doesn't then I would get a different one.
If it does I highly suggest getting a plug in dimmer for now. You'll have to fiddle with it a bit but I would also order a Hydrofarm. Theyre an affordable, Yet reliable thermostat that is easy to use, and saves you a hell of alot of trouble in the end. Good luck

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i plugged in a dimmer for now and thanks again for all your help