Thanks for the input. I was only checkin' if you thought this was bogus or not. That last story definitely changed my view about hot rocks. I have decided on a ceramic heat emitter with some sort of cage over it so he can't touch it. (may use heat bulb) Today, however, I picked up a Flucker's digital thermo-hygrometer and some repti-bark. I really appreciate how all you've put up with my determininity (if that's a word) and successfully changed my mind on the hot rocks. Thanks alot guys!!!!!