I have a friend who is getting a spider ball python in the near future. I helped him out with a 16 qt tub,a a-life thermostat, two rbi hides and a heat pad. I gave him advice to how to set up the tub but he wants to put the thermostat probe inside the tub and use tape to secure it in place. We work together and i'd love to show him everybody thoughts on here about that.