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Old 07-24-17, 10:45 AM   #10
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Re: Keeping snakes without a hotspot

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Originally Posted by Doug 351 View Post
LOL! I have one....it's about as hot as a lap dog... and no problems in years and years.

NOW....my point is...YES!!! They used to be crap....but!!!!! Before we even have a RIDICULOUS conversation on something that DOESN'T EXSIST...( heat rock danger)... We should start with something substantial, not outdated OPINIONS!

BTW: I don't see the need for a separate thread, (I thought this was about HEAT SOURCES!)
Sorry Doug but a single piece of anecdotal evidence will not work here. A single person texting in their car while driving isn't proof that it doesn't kill/cause accidents.

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Well, I don't know about cheap, defective pet rocks. I'll have to admit, it's not the best thing to use, and I'm glad to see all the better alternatives being discussed now.

I should mention a few things about my heat rock. It wasn't one of the first generation ones. It wasn't cheap. It has a thermostat on the cord. It's a Zoo Med brand, and they usually make pretty good stuff.

I didn't get it for a snake, I got iy for a green iguana, that loved it. Used to sleep on it. I keep it turned down pretty low. A lot of times, I keep some substrate on top. (Never did with the iguana, they're too messy, just newspaper, and had to wash the rock a few times!)

Anyway, to kinda go back to what I touched on early in this thread, iguanas are tropical critters, he was on that rock all the time, my snake is a native, temperate critter, and rarely feels the need for extra heat.

So...it's totally possible to house temperate snakes without heat sources, but probably better to have them should they want them. Tropical snakes, it's probably a must, and the best heat source!
You say you don't want oudated opinions but this seems to be the product you're talking about and Zoo Med has updated their site/product information since you last looked (if you ever did).

https://zoomed.com/repticare-rock-heater/

I'll break down the points:

1. Not to be used a sole heat source for tropical animals. (Which you did and is your current argument)

2. Do not bury it in anything. (You did this too.)

3. Has a rheostat not a thermostat built in. (Different tools and the rheostat means you have to monitor the temperature of it constantly and adjust the dial.)

4. If your animal is lying on it constantly it's too cold. (Your iguana did this according to you which means your animal was living in substandard care. I know you didn't know about it and I would guess would have changed had you known) However, the most important about this is you didn't try to learn or look for new information. You have an outdated opinion which in an above quote you railed against anyone else having.

5. This essentially is an expensive piece of decor. Sssnakess already suggested it's what they are good for.
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