Question ?? help!

[Quantum Constrictors]

Heating pads easily get to 130F! Without a thermostat that is. I Heating pad should ONLY be applied to the bottom of the tank/tub.

[KatStoverReptiles]

That's where they're meant to be used. If any liquid comes into contact with the UTH it could short and burn/kill your snake. Are you using a thermostat or something else to regulate the output of it?

[jess]

That's where they're meant to be used. If any liquid comes into contact with the UTH it could short and burn/kill your snake. Are you using a thermostat or something else to regulate the output of it?

The Heat Pad isn't On 24/7 Its on a Timer.. And I can't Use it Outside the Tank.

[jess]

Heating pads easily get to 130F! Without a thermostat that is. I Heating pad should ONLY be applied to the bottom of the tank/tub.

We have been Using the Same Heating Pad for almost a year now with no Problems.. And There is No way to use one on the outside of the Tank.

[KatStoverReptiles]

Just because you've been using it improperly for a specified amount of time without problems doesn't mean its OK or that you won't experience problems in the future.

They are meant to be adhered to the bottom outside of the tank. Did it come with a backing to peel off? Could you post a picture of your setup?

The timer its on, does it turn it on and off in accordance with how warm it is? Or just on during the night and off during the day?

[PitOnTheProwl]

The Heat Pad isn't On 24/7 Its on a Timer...

burn waiting to happen

And I can't Use it Outside the Tank.

why? mine do

[kitedemon]

The 99% of the heating pads are not made to be inside an enclosure. I believe Kane are the only exception they are 100% waterproof and low power so even in a runaway they are not that hot. UTHs need air flow across the back surface, inside with substrate on top and enclosure floor on bottom they get no air flow. All of this and they need to be regulated by a thermostat. Inside there are just so many things to go horribly wrong that it simply isn't safe for the snake or you (fire hazard).

Snakes are fairly base animals, if your actions hit things just right you can accidentally trigger a feeding response. Often that needs smell as well but not always remember snakes sense of smell is better than a dog. They also will strike defensively but this is not as common with an animal that is handled regularly They usually are either biters or not biters. Stress (environmental stress from incorrect husbandry may also increase the chances of a strike.

[jess]

Just because you've been using it improperly

sorry But im Not using it Improperly. The Tank Doesn't have a Glass Bottom, and i dont keep my snakes in Plastic Bins either, So there is NO WAY for it to stick to anything.. When I have the Money to Convert his Tank, he will Have a Sticky Heating Pad on the bottom of his tank just like my other snake does.

[jess]

why? mine do

Beacuse the Tank Doesn't have a Glass Bottom.. YET

[KatStoverReptiles]

sorry But im Not using it Improperly. The Tank Doesn't have a Glass Bottom, and i dont keep my snakes in Plastic Bins either, So there is NO WAY for it to stick to anything.. When I have the Money to Convert his Tank, he will Have a Sticky Heating Pad on the bottom of his tank just like my other snake does.

Alright well at this point the only thing I can offer you is good luck. Multiple people have given you suggestions to improve your husbandry and have expressed concerns over your current setup. Now, unless we are confused about your setup (pictures would help determine this), it seems you are using a UTH improperly and posing a risk to both yourself and your snake. If you don't want to take our advice, then what we've already done is all we can do.