Temperature of ball python Tub

[KMG]

You need a thermometer ASAP, preferably a IR temp gun. Usually if the hotspot feels warm to you it is to hot for the snake.

Do you not have a thermostat?

Is this a heat pad for humans? If so you need to get a correct uth.

The heat pad is outside the cage?

[Kat_Dog]

You need to go buy a digital thermometer with a probe and something to control the heat pad, even if it's just a cheap lamp dimmer from home depot for now. The heat pad should be set between 90-95, I keep mine at 93.


Also, I'm concerned about this part of the post:

"I wouldn't want my snake to get burnt (although it already is..)"

Does that mean your snake already has a burn? If that's so, you need to take the proper steps to help it heal.

[Jackk]

I have a thermometer placed inside the tank in the warm side..I also got a thermostat that regulates the heating pad's temperature which is the reason why I asked how hot it should be in the first place . And no its a heating pad that's specifically for reptiles in general, the brand is known as Zilla but the thing is that it does not stick to the bottom of the tub. Not even with an aluminium foil tape..It keeps falling off everyday, even when I attempt to stick it in the first place, it still leaves a gap between the tub and the pad therefore I had to keep it inside and cover it with substrate, I wouldn't have to worry about water spilling on it because the water bowl is all the way on the other end of the tub and i made sure it does not spill over to the pad.. but that still does not answer my question, how hot should it be in order for it not to burn the snake if she buries herself under the substrate (which she doesn't..but just in case) and also makes the substrate pretty warm?

[Jackk]

Thanks..I already have a digital thermometer and a hygrometer and also a thermostat. And yes, it got burnt and i had to take it to the vet earlier which made me concerned about how high/low the heating pad's temperature should be, I got an ointment (ilium neocort) for it and I was advised to rub it against her scales once daily for two weeks until it atleast sheds

[KMG]

You need to take the uth out of the tub. Use duct tape to stick it to the bottom. The water may be on the other side but your snake will urinate and very often this will be on the hotspot.

I keep my hotspot in the 88-90 range.

[Kat_Dog]

If your snake has a burn, you need to take all the substrate out and replace it with paper towels. The substrate is going to hurt it's tender areas where it is burned.


The uth should NEVER be inside the enclosure where the snake can touch it. It needs to be stuck underneath the enclosure, I agree duct tape will work.


What is your thermostat set at and what is your thermometer reading? Your UTH is obviously too high, either that or it's shorting out from the moisture inside the enclosure.

[PitOnTheProwl]

You want the SURFACE TEMP THAT YOUR SNAKE CAN TOUCH no more than 95 degrees.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Currently using a 1 meter long plastic tub with a UTH which is set to 40 degrees Celsius. I got the enclosure about a week ago and the snake has been fine until around 2 days ago when I noticed that the snake was having a red belly, possibly a thermal burn or a scale rot which is why I'm taking her to the vet tomorrow..
The reason why I'm posting a thread is because I'm concerned about the temperature in my tub, even when the heating pad is set to the max, the tub wouldn't get more than 25 degrees Celsius.. how do I get my tub to warm up while using a heating pad that's set to around 30 degrees in order to not burn the snakes belly again?

That 104 degrees

[PitOnTheProwl]

I have a thermometer placed inside the tank in the warm side..I also got a thermostat that regulates the heating pad's temperature which is the reason why I asked how hot it should be in the first place . And no its a heating pad that's specifically for reptiles in general, the brand is known as Zilla but the thing is that it does not stick to the bottom of the tub. Not even with an aluminium foil tape..It keeps falling off everyday, even when I attempt to stick it in the first place, it still leaves a gap between the tub and the pad therefore I had to keep it inside and cover it with substrate, I wouldn't have to worry about water spilling on it because the water bowl is all the way on the other end of the tub and i made sure it does not spill over to the pad.. but that still does not answer my question, how hot should it be in order for it not to burn the snake if she buries herself under the substrate (which she doesn't..but just in case) and also makes the substrate pretty warm?

No NO NO!!!!
Clean the outside of the tub with rubbing alcohol and the foil tape will stick.
Pads DO NOT GO INSIDE THE TANK!!!!! PERIOD.
You need to read everything now that it is merged together because all the correct answers are there.
Now I have never said this before but you either need to get that snake to a vet for treatment or give it to someone who can treat it.
You are posting a lot but not reading or comprehending what anyone has told you.
This is what you are coming due for: