Alright I did not mean to make a thread that causes controversy. First off, the phrase “a nice comfortable warm” was what I felt was suitable for the snake. It was by no means too hot for or even close to dangerous for the snake.
Second, I appreciate greatly all the information from each and every one of you, but I have had a ball python previously for 4 years, but had to get rid of her because I moved somewhere that I was unable to keep the snake. That snake “Samara” lived in the same conditions and was well over 5 foot. She was a super healthy snake! I wanted to explore other opinions; please there is no need for the hostile tensions. The heat pad plugged into the wall in “warm to me” while being in direct contact to my skin. Now that has to go thru glass, carpet, and the hide box he is in.
Again thank you all for all your opinions and look forward to future help!
~Brian :-)