Hi there,

I'm currently working in a pet store which carries a variety of heat rocks - none of which have any kind of elaborate temp control.

I personally worry, having heard about snakes and lizards being horribly burned from these devices. The opinion of one person, however, is not enough to sway any of the corporate folk that we shouldn't carry them. Maybe I'm over-reacting anyway.. that's why I'd like to hear from as many of you as possible. I've always used Under tank heaters for my reptiles at home and I recommend them to customers who come in and need to purchase heaters. I'm not there all of the time however, and the other associates at the store will recommend the rocks to anyone regardless of the type of pet they own, the size of the tank or the existing heat source.

I'd really like to know A) that they are safe after all and I'm just being silly or B) that nobody thinks they're a good idea and I can print your responses, hand them to the people in corporate and try to save some animals from a fate worse than death.

Thank you to all who reply,

Brooke

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