New user with new python

[ChelseaV]

Its common sense really lol only a idiot would think a heat mat is better. Its easier for big collectors as it does the job. However if you have a couple use ceramic you can easily attain a 90 hot end under a log or a hide with a 76-80 cool end

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No need to name call those who don't know any better. To people just starting at and looking for information, there are multiple resources that recommend belly heat or back heat. To someone who is new at the hobby of keeping snakes, this is probably the first and most readily available answer they get when they search online. They don't have prior experience to go off of so it's not really fair to say it's common sense because for a new owner, it's not.

That being said, obviously everyone has their own personal preferences when it comes to heating sources, that has been made clear. As long as it is a safe and regulated heat source, than its up to the OP to decide which preferred method they decide upon.