I know heat rocks are very bad and will cook your reptile. I will NOT use one. But these things can kill your Snakes/Lizards how are they still in business?
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For several reasons. First, because the company's' haven't been sued yet, next, because the people who are well informed on their herps' proper husbandry know to steer clear from these things and last, because the hot rock manufacturers are major companies that make many other reptile products, such as Zoo Med. I've seen the effects of heat rocks on snakes and lizards in my rescue. I had a butterfly agama that was burned so badly from a faulty heat coil that he died. A one year old Savannah came to me with second degree burns from throat to vent from a hot rock and it took two months of soaking in novaslan to get him healed up. He'll always carry the scars. A ball python came to me with a burn on her belly that was so bad it was mushy; she too is scarred for life. I've heard (and personally seen) more horror stories from these devices than I've heard good, but the companies are making money off them and the people with injured and dead animals aren't suing, mainly because they don't know why this is happening. Those of us who know better just stay away from them. Hope this helps.
sanctuary_of_the_dragon | Jan 22, 2008
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7 Ways To Prevent Thermal Burns In Captive Reptiles
by CandyWWGM ~ SaveTheReptiles.com
Thermal burns may result from any source of heat that a reptile is exposed to. Any heat source that allows direct contact between the reptile and the source itself (such as heat rocks and spot lights) are typically to blame for most thermal burns.
Thermal burns are potentially very serious and life-threatening injuries (especially if an infection sets in). The key is to prevent such an injury from happening in the first place.
Here is a list of 7 ways that you can prevent thermal burns with your reptile:
DO NOT place a reptile’s cage in direct sunlight, especially if it is a glass enclosure. DO NOT heat the entire bottom or top of the enclosure! You want to heat just a portion of the enclosure so the reptile can thermoregulate and move between warmer and cooler temperature zones according to its needs. DO NOT place any type of heating device inside the enclosure where the reptile can come into direct contact with it. Because I have seen way too many reptiles with thermal burns caused by “heat rocks,” I strongly advise against using these. Keeping a heating source outside of the enclosure also helps to prevent an accidental electrocution if water spills from the water bowl. DO buy and use a thermometer for the enclosure and monitor it regularly. In fact, I advise placing several thermometers throughout the enclosure: (a) in the basking spot; (b) in the warm end of the enclosure; and (c) one in the cool end of the enclosure. Making sure you are providing the correct temperatures throughout the temperature gradient will ensure that your reptile is not practically hugging or touching a heat source to maintain its required temperature. DO ensure that the enclosure is properly ventilated. This will allow excessive heat to rise and escape from...
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