No, that's not fine. 118F is enough to burn your snake, which is what we've all been saying this entire time.
Snakes push aspen aside. An inch is not a lot of bedding, and can easily be pushed out of the way. Constant roaming is usually not a great thing, from what I've heard. Typically - if they are not hungry or in breeding mode - they are TOO HOT. They can get touchy (ergo the hissing) if they are too warm as well. They can hiss without being too warm, but it can add to it.
You asked a question, we all answered pretty much the same. I apologize if it's not what you want to hear, but it's the truth. Thermostat.