Re: [Gecko] Heat Lamps- was heat tape

[Julie Bergman]

Barbie Heid wrote:

> > Heat rocks are dangerous, sorry for the bad news! They are cheaply made,
> can
> > burn your geckos, develop hot spots, and burn your house down. Not worth
> the
> > risk.
>
> Julie is very right: I had one years ago; label said guaranteed  to stay
> within range of 80-90 F [can't remember what brand]. When I checked it with
> a good thermometer probe, it was 115F! Plus, crickets may be able to chew
> the cord - that could get really ugly........
>
> Barbie >^,,^<
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >

This is one thing I wish pet stores would not sell, along with other things.
;-) I had a customer say their house burned down on Christmas Day because of a
hot rock. Nasty! I'm sure Catriona has stories about burned lizards too.

Julie B.

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