Accu-Rite probe wires

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.

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

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?

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:)

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

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by missi182

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

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its not as pretty as aluminum tape;)

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Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle

its not as pretty as aluminum tape;)

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

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Originally Posted by missi182

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

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Yep:gj: