i knew that i would be criticized for saying that. i actually do need to get myself a better thermostat i just havent had the time to get one. to be more precise i could say that it wasnt even warm to me. I know for a fact that it could not be burning him. 99% sure (always leave that 1% for when im wrong). its also under the tank, under linoleum and under about a 1/2 inch of cypress. I tried to get pictures before but he was too squirmy and now that hes in shed i cant get a clear pic. it also know that it isnt from shed as he had this awhile before but i thought that it might just be from the cypress.