Quote Originally Posted by Dianne View Post
Until you get an alternate heat source and thermostat, you can also try using a lower wattage bulb. In my early years of keeping, the only local choice were heat lamps or ceramic heat emitters. I had to play around with wattage to find what worked best for the style enclosures I had - some glass tanks, some homemade wooden or melamine cages. I switched to under cage heaters for several years when I bought all Vision cages (plastic). I switched to radiant heat panels a few years ago when I upgraded to pvc cages - too thick for exterior heat in my opinion. As everyone else has said, a thermostat is a must, regardless of heat source. Best of luck with your new little one!
Thank you!

I must ask, what on earth does a thermostat do? I did tons of research before I decided I was ready for a ball python, but I honestly heard mentions of them like 3-4 times up until now. I looked further into the temps, knowing that they shouldnt be anywhere over 95 degrees. I did search them up but I am still having trouble understanding what they are exactly