I moved all of the coconut husk from the bottom and put my thermo/hydrometer right in the center of it and it only measured 101 after 15 minutes. That is with the two lights on as well so a lot of it is probably from them.

Quote Originally Posted by missi182
There is a HUGE difference measuring the temperature above the heat pad, and directly on it, where your bp's sensitive belly rests.
My ball pythons belly is not directly on the pad. There is about an inch to and inch and a half of coconut husk between him and the pad. Not to mention that it is mainly underneath the water dish and just a corner of it is under the hide on the right side of my cage.

Quote Originally Posted by missi182
I have heard CRAZY explanations from pet store sales people that just want to get you to buy their products.
The pet store I go to isn't a major corporation. It is a local store that breeds and takes care of it's animals.