Weird shedding?

[The Serpent Merchant]

If you have over an inch of substrate and have a UTH can it still burn my snake? I was worried that it may be too hot for her but when i examine the spot she lays in it is warm but no where near "hot". I am planning on purchasing themostats soon. Until then should I only keep my above tank lights on to create heat?

Yes your UTH can still burn your snake. A thermostat is 100% necessary.

Until you have a thermostat you should unplug the UTH.

Once you have a thermostat you will need to make your substrate layer thinner. To be effective UTH's need a substrate layer that is 1/2" or less.