no its a thermostat, im not confused. its used to maintain the heat pads temp.

Also, many times you research, and research and research but most information doesnt really make since untill you experienced it.

This is my first time have or being around a ball python. so yeaa i have questions. but i am trying . Its better to ask than be scared of advice.

i did have everything i THOUGHT i needed.

i foudn in this place, things sound better when you say you SHOULD instead of you SHOULD'VE because thats why ppL are here, to find out what they SHOULD do not what they already did wrong. Thank you for advice tho