Can RHP's get too hot?

[redshepherd]

Sorry for hijacking. This is something I'm worried about too. Is it at all possible for a snake to burn itself if it somehow stays within contact for longer? I'm sorta paranoid that my snake will somehow find a way to wedge itself or get stuck. I have no idea how but I've heard of bp's getting stuck in some unlikely things or scenarios. I also want to make climb areas and a basking shelf but I'm worried that would make it easier for a snake to climb and reach for the rhp.

or is that just not an issue at all?

I really don't think it's an issue. An example being that lots of people use RHP's for arboreal snakes, who are constantly up there closer to the RHP. As long as you use a good thermostat, it should be just fine. I actually use a VE-100 for mine, which is on/off thermostat, so it gets hot once it turns on, then slowly cools down once it's off.

also no worries about a snake getting stuck on one, it's impossible due to the shape, there's nothing to hang onto.

[MissterDog]

I really don't think it's an issue. An example being that lots of people use RHP's for arboreal snakes, who are constantly up there closer to the RHP. As long as you use a good thermostat, it should be just fine. I actually use a VE-100 for mine, which is on/off thermostat, so it gets hot once it turns on, then slowly cools down once it's off.

also no worries about a snake getting stuck on one, it's impossible due to the shape, there's nothing to hang onto.

Oh good that makes me feel so much better, thanks for clarifying!

[Phantom1987]

I really don't think it's an issue. An example being that lots of people use RHP's for arboreal snakes, who are constantly up there closer to the RHP. As long as you use a good thermostat, it should be just fine. I actually use a VE-100 for mine, which is on/off thermostat, so it gets hot once it turns on, then slowly cools down once it's off.

also no worries about a snake getting stuck on one, it's impossible due to the shape, there's nothing to hang onto.

Thays is what I thought. After just installing a heat panel the other day I noticed tonight my one ball python climbed up over where the power cord connects to the unit and was hanging out up there. Freaked me out at first but thankfully I’m running it on a herpstat and the surface temp at the time was only 90. I have the panel mounded to the back of the enclosure. Prob only about 1” of actual power cord inside the PVC.

So with all this being said, yes it is possible for your snake to come in contact with it for long periods of time.

Anyone have any any creative ideas on how to stop this from happening? I may have to find a way to stop the snake from getting into that 1.5” gap between the back wall of the cage and the heat panel

thanks In advance