Quote Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
Your core temp runs about 98 degrees and you don't want their spot to be over 95. The math tells it all there, you can get a non-contact thermometer.
I even saw some at Home Depot for $35 that plug into your phone yesterday
As far as the aspen goes, snake can and will burrow so you want to know the temperature of the glass under the substrate.
I don't have a reliable thermometer or hygrometer in my tanks since I was using the "guage like" ones. I've ordered some online and should recieve them soon. ( Look I do take advice sometimes!)
I've noticed my other snakes burrow, but the injured one doesn't like to. I'm not sure if he's just picky or if it may hurt him. I'll be changing his substrate since another user pointed out that the aspen may be looking at him.