Question..

[xBlaziNx]

Ive owned a BP before, not for a long time due to a move but i also had iguanas (which a few of them lived for many years and got over 4 foot long) Which doesn't say much, i just misunderstood and made a mistake. Pulling it from the tank now and will be returning it tomorrow most definitely!

Edit:
The group so far the ones talking are rude and not explaining much.. Their ranting about my lamp also.. But i do not wish any harm to come to my baby Arabella so i am gonna take the rock out and switch to UTH.

[Eric Alan]

Okay, i didn't fully understand this.

I'll try to help you out the best I can. These rocks keep an average temperature between 90-110 degrees - sometimes lower, sometimes much higher. The absolute highest temperature that you want your BP coming into contact with for any period of time is 95 degrees (closer to 90 is better for the health reasons stated earlier). Since you do not have the ability to control the temperature of this rock with any reliability within its preset range (remember, 90-110), you will end up putting your BP in danger. There are some reptiles that can stand these temperatures - ball pythons are not one of them.

[Firemaniv]

Your tank is looking good but there are a few thinks that could be done to improve on it. That will help your bp feel more secure which will help not cause undue stress. Undue stress can cause issues like your snake not wanting to eat for example. The link i posted will have most of the info.

[xBlaziNx]

The rock has its own preset.. Now my tank stays around 75-80 degrees, now would this matter to anything or no..?


Edit:
When i got her the tank was basically bare and so far she isn't giving any issues with eating except the fact she seems always hungry lol..

[Firemaniv]

It will be ok til you can do improvements such as the tin foil mod to the screen top to keep in more heat and humidity.

[Eric Alan]

No. The heat rocks have proven too unreliable for our animals. That's a perfect range to be in for ambient temperatures though.

If you haven't already read this, please take some time to do so: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...s%29-Caresheet.

[salt]

Just curious, how do you all feel about the zoomed deluxe model heat rock with an adjustable rheostat? Anyone have any experience with it? Seems to have good reviews on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-ReptiC.../dp/B0002AQCN2

[Firemaniv]

Just curious, how do you all feel about the zoomed deluxe model heat rock with an adjustable rheostat? Anyone have any experience with it? Seems to have good reviews on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-ReptiC.../dp/B0002AQCN2

In a glass enclosure you need to have the cord go through the top. I would rather cords be in or out since it passes usually via the screen lid. The description on Amazon and zoomed does not say what it will do if it fails. So if it has an issue, is it going to turn off or go super nova?

[Eric Alan]

Just curious, how do you all feel about the zoomed deluxe model heat rock with an adjustable rheostat? Anyone have any experience with it? Seems to have good reviews on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-ReptiC.../dp/B0002AQCN2

My gut says that's like putting lipstick on a pig, but having no personal experience with that particular one, I read through the reviews. This customer's experience is enough for me to still say I wouldn't recommend it:

"Perfect size and height. I can't get my gecko off of it! However, I had to cut the cord off. Even at its lowest temperature, it got too hot (high 90's to 109degrees.) The overhead light heats it plenty with it turned off, so Lizzy the the leopard gecko and I are both happy!"

[auhsojnacnud]

I didn't read all of the above comments so i don't know where the conversation went. MY INPUT on this is that I also have a heat rock. It looks like yours plugs in and heats up electrically? I have got one that you put in the hotspot of your tank and it absorbs heat. Its designed to never get too hot. It also keeps heat for hours after turning off a lamp or whatever. I wouldn't use an electric one simply because many people have told me they over heat for pythons. If i were you I would place a thermometer next to it to keep an eye on how hot it gets OR even safer, put a thermostat on it. This is just my opinion. I try to give as much help as I receive on this website.