burn marks on my BP, Maybe.

Which is it. A thermostat or a thermometer?

A thermostat probe NEVER goes into the terrarium.

Did you plug your heat mat into a thermostat then plug the thermostat into the wall?

Or does the heat pad go directly into the wall.

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my set up.
Heat is a little low now. lowered it. lowered the heat pad and opened it up.
current humidity is at 70.

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Heat pad going into thermostat which is set at 98. (On here they told me to leave it a little high, has to hit the glass then substrate and finally hits the snake, which should be a little lower, keeping it at around low 90's)
Then as shows in second picture where I'm holding the little wire which goes inside and in the cave right by the heat pad, where it'll get the heat inside the cave. I hope it's all right. but obviously not, cause he's burned. ;(

You don't put the thermostat probe inside the cage. It's supposed to be OUTSIDE ontop of the heat pad.

By having it inside the tank, you're basically setting the heat pad to heat the probe up to 98. So your snake has been sitting on WAY too hot of temperatures.

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Originally Posted by Bobbafett

You don't put the thermostat probe inside the cage. It's supposed to be OUTSIDE ontop of the heat pad.

By having it inside the tank, you're basically setting the heat pad to heat the probe up to 98. So your snake has been sitting on WAY too hot of temperatures.

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wait, I'm sorry I'm confused. Where outside is it suppose to be? I have the heat pad on the under outside portion of the cage. NOT inside the tank, so your saying the probe is suppose to be under outside the the tank? sorry, just seems a little off. the probe is suppose to measure the temp INSIDE the tank isn't it, It's inside the cave and shows how hot it is inside the cave. if I set it at 98(the thermostat) it measures and goes off that, then puts more or less heat on the heatpad then rises up inside the cave. right? main purpose of the probe...if its outside its measuring outside temps not inside.

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wait, I'm sorry I'm confused. Where outside is it suppose to be? I have the heat pad on the under outside portion of the cage. NOT inside the tank, so your saying the probe is suppose to be under outside the the tank? sorry, just seems a little off. the probe is suppose to measure the temp INSIDE the tank isn't it, It's inside the cave and shows how hot it is inside the cave. if I set it at 98(the thermostat) it measures and goes off that, then puts more or less heat inside the cave. right? main purpose of the probe...if its outside its measuring outside temps not inside.

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The thermostat probe is supposed to be outside of the tank, overtop of the heat pad. The probe determines how HOT YOUR HEAT PAD IS GETTING...

Instead of putting the thermostat probe inside the tank, you need a second (and accurate) thermometer inside the tank. Use the thermometer reading to calibrate your thermostat. The thermostat doesn't give an actual temperature reading, but a target temperature to reach.

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The thermostat probe is supposed to be outside of the tank, overtop of the heat pad. The probe determines how HOT YOUR HEAT PAD IS GETTING...

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This is correct. Thermostat probe is outside of the tank. It goes directly on top of the pad under the tank. Plus the probe can be moved or damaged inside the tank by water or urine.

Only the thermometer and hygrometers should go inside the tank.


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Please tell me you're going to the vet TOMORROW. This didn't happen over night, but has to have been going on for awhile for it to actually become an open wound.

Call the vet and explain that it is an emergency. This snake will probably need antibiotics to prevent infection.

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this is the probe. Laying down right above the heat pad. the way it's set up.
I'm not trying to question your guys knowledge or anything, just trying to get down to why he's dehydrated.
And yess, ima take em in once I'm out of work.
I appreciate all the info, thank you.