Quote Originally Posted by Elise.m View Post
Also, plugging a dimmer into a thermostat isn't needed, a Thermostat will control the temp all by it's self, the dimmer is used when you don't have a thermostat.
I don't know about the snake, but I know many people use a dimmer as well as their thermostat, to insure that if the thermostat fails, the heat pad or tape doesn't get too extremely hot. It's a good safety precaution and doesn't hurt anything to have it there.