hot rock+ reptibark

Well, now you know. :)

[QUOTE=daniel1983....just cause your dad and this FIRST herper (LMAO) had no problems with them, does not mean that your snake will not get burnt up.....
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First, what does LMAO mean?
And second, wouldn't they be alright if they went through all the proper testing? One would think that they wouldn't put something potentially dangerous on the market.

LMAO = Laughing My A$$ Off

Since BPs don't really like to stay in the open too long, wouldn't they only stay on the hot rock for a short time? And is there anyway to hook a thermostat or something of that sort to prevent overheating?

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Originally Posted by olaf

First, what does LMAO mean?
And second, wouldn't they be alright if they went through all the proper testing? One would think that they wouldn't put something potentially dangerous on the market.

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Laughing My *fill the blank* Off

That'd be nice if they only put safe things on the market. But.. it doesn't work that way, because the hot rocks are aesthetically pleasing, people want to buy them, so they sell them! There's a reason why any care sheet worth it's salt says DON'T USE HOTROCKS.

Besides, even an UTH bought straight from the petstore is going to get too hot, that is why a thermostat or rheostat is essential for ANY form of heating for herps.

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Originally Posted by olaf

Since BPs don't really like to stay in the open too long, wouldn't they only stay on the hot rock for a short time? And is there anyway to hook a thermostat or something of that sort to prevent overheating?

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Would you want to force your shy snake to sit on an (overheated) hot rock just to keep warm? One of the great things about under tank heaters (and belly heat) is you can put a hiding spot over it so the snake is secure AND warm.

I wouldn't want to mess with a hot rock, thermostat or not, for several reasons. Just get yourself some flexwatt, or other UTH and a thermostat/rheostat.

http://www.zoomed.com/html/rock_heat...pful_hints.php

and I quote:
"Ball Python warning: Practice extreme care when using a rock heater with ball pythons!"

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Originally Posted by Shelby

that is why a thermostat or rheostat is essential for ANY form of heating for herps.

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do bulbs need a thermostat? i use bulbs in both my cages and one has a thermostat but one doesnt the one without has the right temps. i dont know april i think i got you there!:P ;) muhahahaha!!!

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Laughing My *fill the blank* Off

That'd be nice if they only put safe things on the market. But.. it doesn't work that way, because the hot rocks are aesthetically pleasing, people want to buy them, so they sell them! There's a reason why any care sheet worth it's salt says DON'T USE HOTROCKS.

Besides, even an UTH bought straight from the petstore is going to get too hot, that is why a thermostat or rheostat is essential for ANY form of heating for herps.

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So does that mean that a thermostat or rheostat would work to make a hot rock safe, or am I just interpreting(probably spelled wrong, but that's about the biggest word I've ever seen) your answer wrong?

Interpreting wrong.. I don't feel that hot rocks are safe even with a thermo/rheostat. They tend to get major hotspots, and it is an inadaquate way to heat your herp's enclosure. The snake can't feel secure when it can't hide and be warm at the same time.