Hey i just got me a corn snake after having to get rid of my others befor i movd...I usd lamps and did fine....BUT do you have to have a heat pad? I mean i have a baby corn snake and use a lamp atm just got him but should i use a heat pad? I dont ahve the money atm..But if i HAVE to get one i guess i will be..Thinks:) I posted this on several of the fourms i need a reply soon befor i head to bed