Maybe it was slightly impulse... I usually do not impulse-buy pets of any kind. I have owned various animals and I am known to do plenty of research and reading up on them. I read about animals in my spare time, even ones I do not own or do not plan to own. So this was a rare occasion and I'm a little embarrassed but I usually go above and beyond in caring for my pets.
I am already aware of the possibility of a snake being burned, that is why I will order a thermostat ASAP.