its not that we need a thermostat or uth our power went out and we could only have on light plugged in with our breaker box popping fuses left and right and he rolled while we were heating him up and caught the light!! we have great heat sources other then the light we just need to get help on what to look for like if there is and infection or even so ideas what we can do at home till we can actually get back to our real home!! oh by the way im pombiki's wife!! and the snake means so much to me i just want him to get better!! i love my mornings when he gives kisses and love to cuddle!!