My first Ball Python

Here are 2 good thermostats, what you are doing right now is a pretty serious fire hazzard. Heat pads must be regulated by a thermostat. Without one they can easily get up to 150+ degrees.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NZZG3S

http://spyderrobotics.com/home/products.html

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Originally Posted by bonus41

thanks for all the info it really helps me out :)
the heat pad does not have a thermostat, i couldn't find one to buy. i don't have it directly under the tub i have wrapped it up in many towels so the temperature stays around 89

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I'm sorry, but that sounds like a fire waiting to happen. Thermostats are a little pricey, but they are an essential when using a heat pad. Please do the right thing and get a t-stat ASAP.

ok i didn't think that could be a fire hazard, can you pick them up at local stores like Canadian Tire?

I don't think so, you might be able to find a hydrofarm thermostat in a local gardening center.

I would ask forum member Kitedemon, he probably knows the best places to get them in Canada...

were not a very big city here... i'll go and see if maybe the other pet store carries them

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Originally Posted by bonus41

were not a very big city here... i'll go and see if maybe the other pet store carries them

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Don't waste your money on the thermostats sold in pet stores, they aren't worth your money.

i wouldn't know where else to get them here, like i said were only like a "city" of 8000. i don't think he could wait without heat for one to come in online. it would take like 3 weeks from the USA to here.

Get a lamp dimmer to hold you off until you can get a thermostat shipped to you.

This will work short term: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...5f%2d100001525

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I am also a female snake owner and plan on getting my second baby this summer! It is most definitely an addiction that i don't mind having!