I have a 20x20 heat mat for my ball python, that was getting the proper temps until yesterday, when it was around 110. When I picked up my snake today, his belly was very noticeably warm.

I went to Walmart, Petsmart and Canadian Tire looking for a thermostat to adjust the heat on the pad. I ended up, with the advice of the Canadian Tire clerk, to get a light dimmer switch and to wire the mat to that.

But is there a better option? I haven't yet altered the mat, and I'm just kind of freaking out. I really do not know what to do here to get that temperature down.

Does anyone know online where I can buy EXACTLY WHAT I NEED in order to maintain the proper temps? I feel like Ive probably just wasted a bunch of money, and I need to know if I'm on the right track here before I go re-wiring my heat pad.

Please help, I am extremely frustrated.