I think my snake has a burn.

[skylord0110]

I don't think you people realize how unfriendly you often sound. I came on here concerned that my snake might be getting burned alive, and then you all start telling me, "Everything you are doing is terrible and wrong". I have a good understanding of what I'm doing. I didn't realize that UTHs can get so hot, but outside of that she's been doing good. I don't think she's actually even burned, but nonetheless I'm going to bring her to the vet. I'll buy a thermostat, and I'm going to switch her over to bioactive once she is all good. Yes I have another source of heat. I already said that. Yes I have a second hide. I don't know if I said she only has one, but that's not true. She rarely ever uses it, but it's there. I shouldn't have said that she never had a good shed because she was fine over the summer, fall, and even the earlier parts of winter. It was one hiccup, and yes it was a big one, but if you guys did your own research you'd see it's not plastered everywhere as a necessity. It may seem basic to you guys because you are all active on this site, and very experienced, but to someone who is a newer reptile owner it isn't. Also somebody please tell me what temp to set the thermostat to. I know you said it doesn't matter, but it kinda does. I need to know what temp it can get too before it starts getting dangerous for her. I know you all mean well, but some of you guys really need to change your tone. You can very easily come off as snarky, and elitist. I can't bring her to the vet until May 4th so what should I be doing in the meantime in case it is actually a burn? Also here are the pictures. I'd say she's a little more red in person, but not by much. Sorry if I'm coming off as obnoxious, but I don't like people telling me how to handle my snake when I'm already following most of the advice given. Also I'll handle her for over an hour if I want to. It's not an hour plus every day, and I'll avoid handling her until I know she's okay, but when she is okay I'm going to handle her for long periods of time. And I wait at least a full day before handling her after she eats. She hasn't shown any signs of stress yet, and plenty of people get along fine doing the same thing.