Ball python rubbing and vent question

[Neko_snake]

The RHP get's so hot it burns me in seconds if I touch it. And if I set the heat lower it won't reach the bottom and the snake so it needs to be hot above to get the proper heat in the enclosure. My snake is a baby and he is long enough to climbe the whole side of the wall to tge top lid by using just the tip of his tail to steady him. And of course if he puts his hole body on the wall with almost nothing to hold on to he falls when he losing grip. What can I do about it? I can't order him not to climb. He climbs very actively.
And sorry but If I remove the mesh he WILL try to climb to the panel every day and even if he just puts his snout on he will burn himself. And even worse he will very likely try to wedge himself in the gap between the panel and the cealing. He doesn't fit in but can still put parts of his body or face in. And he will do it I know his personality.
And even though it sucks at the moment I'd rahter he just scratched himself a little instead of burning his face.
There may be balls that don't climb up or are not interested but mine certainly does and I have tried hard to make it as safe as I could for him.

I know you're really worried about your little guy and just so you know he sounds similar to my little man. He constantly climbs except when in shed. If you're that worried about the RHP, maybe look into other heating solutions? I use a heat mat on a thermostat and I'm able to regulate the temps for my baby in his glass enclosure. With those nothing is in the enclosure at all so nothing he could rub against. I'm not sure totally if that would work with your setup but if you're having issues then it's time to try something new.

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