Heatpad doesnt feel warm? new snake owner.. need help please

[Stewart_Reptiles]

hello, im using a heatpad to heat my tub for my baby ball python but when i touch the heatpad it doesnt really feel that warm. i have the thermostat to turn off at 88 degrees and i have a dial thermomter but i dont think it works as its always on 70/80 degress so im ordering a digital one

please any advice?
new snake owenr

Do you have a THERMOMETER?

A heat pad does not feel warm to the touch and for good reason, if your heat pad is set to achieve 88/92 degrees is is 10+ to 6+ degrees lower than YOUR own body temp hence why it does not feel warm.

You need a RELIABLE thermometer until than you will only be guessing.