Sooooo, I have heard both opinions of where to put the probe to my thermostat on my rack, but I haven't really ever heard WHY one way is better then the other (directly against Flexwatt or foil-taped against inside of bin with bin against flexwatt?

Currently I have mine taped to the inside of a tub that doesn't have anything in it (only have 4 snakes currently in my rack). With my temp gun the temps read high 90s directly against the side of the tub (exactly where flexx is heating the tubs) and low 90's on the floor of the tubs closest to the flexwatt (where snake's bellie's would be on hot side). On the cool side of the tub temps read mid 80s during day and will drop to low 80s during night time. (since it is winter my abient's in the room are at a steady 77 at night and 80 during day).

I'd appreciate any opinions about my temps and what your feelings are about where to put the probe. Like I said above I have heard both opinions but never really a "why" he or she puts the probe where they do... hence "their argument" on the subject.

Thanks again so much everyone. I always really appreciate all the responses and help. Oh, btw I am using the Reptitemp 500R. I know I know, it has its brilliant reviews, hahaha, but it's all I can afford at the moment for the next couple of weeks. Also, all snakes are feeding great and are not aggrevated at all either. They seem pretty happy to me? Lol. Jeazz, like I can see a friggin smile on all their faces or somethin. hahaha.