How to tell if my snake is overheating from a new heating mat?

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How do I know if my snake is overheating ? I got a new heating mat today and I’ve noticed that it’s getting out of its hide to the other side more often than usual but he doesn’t seem to stressed or anything he just lays half his upper body there without any movement and his over half still in the hide. (I’ve also notice him laying on his water but not really soaking in it just on the edges of his water bowl)

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

The addition of an under-tank heater can change the temperature of an enclosure significantly. To determine what the temperatures are within Ladon's enclosure, I would recommend utilizing digital thermometers. These should be located on both the warm and cool end of the enclosure, and should be located at Ladon's level (not higher or lower than him). With that information, you can tell if the temperatures are now too hot or not. I would also recommend that you have hides present on both the cool end and on the warm end - this will provide Ladon with choices within his enclosure as well. With the water bowl, this may also be related to his enclosure temperature. I would recommend monitoring for any changes once you have determined if the temperatures are appropriate for his species. You can refer to a care sheet if needed to gather temperature information. I hope that answers your question, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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