Heat Rocks, are they dangerous?
Hi all,
I have read many threads highlighting the dangers of not caging lights - for the obvious reasons. But, What about heat rocks? I have two about 20 something cm x 10-15 cm and to be they get pretty damn hot. I have a thermostat under the one in my bluey enclosure and it keeps the surface temp, (according to my thermometer) about 30-35 deg cel (on the hottest part) but I have used it in my coastal enclosure and I have recorded surface temps of about 40 deg cel. The snake was happy to spend most of the day there but I am concerned it is too hot for her. Can these heat rocks cause damage to skin, scale, and cook the internals of the animal or even the last feed the animal has digesting in its gut?
Sorry about the long winded question, any help would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Davo
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