Thanks guys for the info, ok I take aground wire and run it from the plug to the outlet, do i then attach the wire to the screw in the wall outlet ?? also I guess I will use electrical tape and make sure the wire stays put on the 3 prong adaptor.... The new tank is almost done, running it for a few days to make sure temps stay right. basking side is 90-92 and cool side has stayed a constant 80-82 for 2 days now. I built a light or heat box on one side and it sits just inside the top of the tank, it's all screened off so the red tail boa will not come in contact with the bulb. The humidity level has stayed at 50% also...