Heat rock Q

[First_time_herp]

Yes, I know that by themselves heat rocks can cause burns on bps. but what if you put a thick sock around the heat rock? I've heard this makes the heat less intense, is this true?

i dont know, i just say get a heat pad or light, dont take the chance with a rock

[First_time_herp]

I know, I was just wondering, I saw that somewhere on a care sheet and I wondered if it was true.

[led4urhead]

I wouldn't even risk it. Heat rocks and snakes are bad news IMO.

[First_time_herp]

Ok, then, I'll never use heat rocks for snakes!

[green_man]

whether a heat rock with a sock works or not I think that would be truley ugly lol
I wouldnt chance it either. There are so many other better ways to heat your enclosure, there is no need for it.

[gozetec02]

And depending on the sock very stinky.

[JamminJonah]

Never heat rocks with snakes no matter what. The sock is an intersting idea but heat rocks simply were not made for snakes. Good question though! And I'm glad you asked!

[Eddie_Z]

Do they still recommend using heat rocks for lizards even?? It would seem to me that, although they CAN sit on a heat rock with only their claws, it would still be dangerous for the lizard.

[Ironhead]

Like the others said...Just dont use them. Here is a picture of Cheetah the rescue I have that had been living with a heat rock. He was unable to bend his body in places due to the burns on his belly.



Here is what his belly looked like after 2 sheds, nice and pearly white and able to bend and move like a normal snake.