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UTH not enough?

Also, keep in mind that corns are native to our area (to Arson), and we have weeks at a time with daytime temps of 100-110F.

The min/max numbers on my thermometer go as high as 96f on the hot end of my tank, and thats with the probe under an inch or so of bark, and my snakes have never regurged of been ill at all (knocks on wood).

I believe that as long as the temp gradient is there, the snakes can easily handle some temp fluctuation.

...and by the way, I've never used a thermostat to control my lamps, it's all about using the right wattage bulbs in my opinion.
 
I talked to the guy at Big Apple Herp (I ordered a thermostat) and it turns out the brand of heat matt I got (Exo-Terra?) pretty much sucks. The temp under the substrate is soaring as high as 127 degrees. On top of the substrate it's a perfect 87, so I'll just have to watch my girl for burrowing until the thermostat gets here on Tuesday. I will unplug it and use a lamp if she does burrow. Hopefully the 2 hides I have will be enough for her.

Thank you to everyone who helped out with all these questions, both on the forum and via PM!
 
I never thought about measuring the temperature directly on the glass. I'm doing that now and the temp is about 110F. I have a paper towel on the glass where the mat is, so I don't think burns are cause for concern, but 110F is surely too high. Aren't corns smart enough to stay away from such high temps though? (i.e. not borrow down that far)

I have access to a Rheostat that I can use. I really can't invest in a thermostat as yet. Should the rheostat do the trick?
 
I would think so, Arson. If the temp in the room is stable (for the most part), once you get the rheostat set right, it should be just fine. The room where our snake is living gets really cold in the winter, so I thought the thermostat would be a good idea for the long run.
 
Unfortunately, corns aren't "smart enough" to stay away from too high temps. I could find you pictures of snakes that have sat on top of hotspots until they're burned very badly, but I'm sure you've seen them before.
 
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