Quote Originally Posted by DutchHerp View Post
bask
Pronunciation:
\ˈbask\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bęth bath
Date:
14th century
intransitive verb
1: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
2: to take pleasure or derive enjoyment <basked in the spotlight>
transitive verb
obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat

In several herp books I've seen that getting heat from rocks is referred to as basking.
Ah well, I guess my definition is a little different. Although there have been cases of ball pythons coming out to lay on rocks to get warmth, it really isn't all that common. Especially in captivity where we can make it so they don't have to leave the security of their hide and make themselves vulnerable in order to heat themselves properly.