I bet yall wouldn't feel that way if one tried to cook your snake. I'll leave the Hydros for the plant people.
I realize all things have a point of failure but the point where mine failed left me with a terrible feeling that I never care to have again. I now enjoy knowing I have good equipment controlling my heat, especially when I leave them for over a week like I just did.
I will never again risk one of my snakes by using one. I'm also adding a WiFi camera to that room so I can check on things while I'm away. I already have some but it never dawned on me to put one in that room until this last trip.
I wish yall luck and hope yours continue to work without issue.