Accu-Rite probe wires

[sneakerpro]

I have 3 Accu-Rites, and have figured out something annoying about them. Since it is a sin to use tape inside of an inclosure, how am I supposed to keep the probe and probe wires secure to the bottom of the tank? The adhesive that comes on the probe lasts for about 3 days, and then it just flops around. Any tips? I'd really like to hide the wires as much as possible under the aspen bedding.

[Debbienflorida]

I use the edge of the hides to hold them down (or whatever is close by, water bowl or something).

[sneakerpro]

I've done that with the probes, but it doesn't always work so well. Is there any way that I can safely use tape or something else inside the tank?

[missi182]

I wrap a piece of velcro around the base of the probe, then stick the other side of the velcro to the tank. I added a tiny elastic around the velcro to keep it wrapped around the wire/bottom of the probe (the elastics I had to use when I had braces) That velcro can take quite a beating and not come unstuck. Mine has been washed, covered in substrate, peed on and not come unstuck

[sneakerpro]

Velcro is an excellent idea that I hadn't thought of.. for some reason. Thanks!

[West Coast Jungle]

I use low stick painters blue tape. I have used it for years on 30-50 snakes enclosures and have never had a problem. Even if it was to get on a snake it wouldn't stick very well and will come off without doing any harm. I tape the probe to the bottom of the tub over heating element and then put my newspaper over it. I have never had a problem. I am a contractor and use it all the time on many different delicate surfaces. I would never use any normal typr of adhesive tape. I costs alot more than regular tape but one roll lasts along time since you only need a small piece.

[missi182]

I use low stick painters blue tape. I have used it for years on 30-50 snakes enclosures and have never had a problem. Even if it was to get on a snake it wouldn't stick very well and will come off without doing any harm. I tape the probe to the bottom of the tub over heating element and then put my newspaper over it. I have never had a problem. I am a contractor and use it all the time on many different delicate surfaces. I would never use any normal typr of adhesive tape. I costs alot more than regular tape but one roll lasts along time since you only need a small piece.

Hmm, another type of tape I can enjoy (oh boy was I amused when I bought aluminum tape for the first time)

[West Coast Jungle]

Hmm, another type of tape I can enjoy (oh boy was I amused when I bought aluminum tape for the first time)

its not as pretty as aluminum tape

[missi182]

its not as pretty as aluminum tape

Is it actually blue!? Because my tank liner is blue ha! It can match

[West Coast Jungle]

Is it actually blue!? Because my tank liner is blue ha! It can match

Yep