I have a question about the heating pad setup for the tank. I want to get one that will go under the tank, but I also heard that using old newspapers or paper towels is good (adequate). However, if the heating pad is just separated from the snake by a piece of glass and a few pieces of paper, is there any chance of the snake being burned? Are the pads sold for snakes (reptiles in general, I guess) specifically set so they don’t get hot enough to cause burns, even if the snake lies directly over it?

Thanks!

Oh! And if anybody can suggest a good brand of pad to buy, I’ll be grateful. Thanks again.