hot rock+ reptibark

Has anyone ever heard of a hotrock burning the substrate, because reptibark is wood, and I would hate to see Olaf's cage burn down (and possibly my house, too). thanks.

I know it's not the best of questions. I'm guessing it would be fine, but I'm just double checking.

NEVER use a hot rock for a reptile.. it will burn the snake! Use an under tank heater.. preferably flexwatt.

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Originally Posted by olaf

Has anyone ever heard of a hotrock burning the substrate, because reptibark is wood, and I would hate to see Olaf's cage burn down (and possibly my house, too). thanks.

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You should not be using a hot rock, they can be very dangerose to the health of your snake and a fire hazard.
It is safer to use an undertank heater. I'm sure more folks will hop in here.
Sorry to make this so short but I need to get back to cleaning house. I'm sure you will soon get alot of wonderful tips on how to better regulate your snake's temps.
Sincerely
Rusty

I am currently using a UTH for the primary heat source. It's just that my dad has had snakes since he was my age (before you could get snakes on the internet and there was only one herper-and he lived in Florida) and he hasn't had a problem with hotrocks.

I know heat rocks are considered bad, but I am confused as to why EVERY pet store recommends them.

arent they ok for lizzards, i dont think they hurt lizzards right?

im not sure though, please correct me if im wrong

...because they want to to buy it, for your snake to get burnt up and die, and for you to come back to them for more herps...or the pet stores that do recommend them are idiots :)

Get rid of the hot rock....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.....

I have seen snakes get burned by hot rocks.....what a mess :(

And since your dad is the expert on hot rocks, what is his opinion on your original question?

Mr Python, I wouldn't use a hot rock for any living thing.

I have also seen burnt snakes.. not pleasant.

oh, ok. i would never use a hotrock either but i was just wondering.