I have a tank set up with a thermostat (probe under tank) next to my home office desk (two undertank heaters and a heat emitter on top).
This morning I noticed my girl was "out and about" in her tank which was unusual since it was daytime. Then I looked at the temps and OMG!!!!! 118 degrees on the cool side, and 97 degrees on the warm side! I freaked out and pulled her out of there, then pulled the plugs on the heating.
Turns out the under tank probe had gotten pulled out and fallen to the floor, so the thermostat stayed on! I do have cats in this room at night, it could have gotten tugged on. It is now firmly duct-taped into place.
Needless to say it freaked me out. She seemed fine when I pulled her out (though quite warm to the touch) , and she is back in tank/hide now. But could this have hurt her? No redness on her belly, however I hope this won't have lasting effects (brain damage or something) or make her ill.
Should I be concerned?
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