if everything is working correctly the temp is not supposed to exceed that threshold. the problem is they don't always work correctly. I just had two blow out while hooked up to a thermostat. prior to that I've had one have a runaway, luckily I noticed the smell and was able to get it turned off before it did more than discolor the wood underneath and no harm to the critters it was supposed to be warming.
at best he is being very irresponsible.
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