Re: Speaking of KANE Heat Pads, question....

Posted by Giovanni on March 05, 2002 at 05:22:26:

In Reply to: Speaking of KANE Heat Pads, question.... posted by Toby on March 04, 2002 at 21:19:10:

: I had my local ver tell me the other day that these heat pads, weather it be KANE or any other, are not good for tortoises. He maintains that they're heat should come from above as it would in nature and that heat pads can screw up the digestive process.

Just for laughs you should ask your vet " What about if they are moving around on a hot sub saharan day and then stop, wouldn't they be getting heat on their belly then?" Alot of people are split on the heating pad issue for that and many other reasons. I for one can tell you that during the winter I've always had one or store bought heating pads available if they wanted one. I have never been to the vet for a digestive issue.

The main thing I would worry about is to make sure it isn't being used in conjunction with above tank(tub, area)heat.

Ciao'

Giovanni

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: : I had my local ver tell me the other day that these heat pads, weather it be KANE or any other, are not good for tortoises. He maintains that they're heat should come from above as it would in nature and that heat pads can screw up the digestive process. : Just for laughs you should ask your vet " What about if they are moving around on a hot sub saharan day and then stop, wouldn't they be getting heat on their belly then?" Alot of people are split on the heating pad issue for that and many other reasons. I for one can tell you that during the winter I've always had one or store bought heating pads available if they wanted one. I have never been to the vet for a digestive issue. : The main thing I would worry about is to make sure it isn't being used in conjunction with above tank(tub, area)heat. : Ciao' : Giovanni

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