how hot do i set me thermostat for ball pythons?

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

The holes on the probe don't matter at all, they are just part of the rubber. They can be covered no problem.

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do you happen to know why when we put the electrical tape on the heat tape the temps drop almost 10 degrees?

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Originally Posted by Skilla6000

do you happen to know why when we put the electrical tape on the heat tape the temps drop almost 10 degrees?

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The tape is colder than the heat tape

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

The tape is colder than the heat tape

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we had it on there for abit and the heat tape its self is cold, then when we took the tape off the heat tape just got hotter and went to the right temps, I have to thank you so much for your help, hope i'm not annoying you.

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Originally Posted by Skilla6000

we had it on there for abit and the heat tape its self is cold, then when we took the tape off the heat tape just got hotter and went to the right temps, I have to thank you so much for your help, hope i'm not annoying you.

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What was the herpstat's probe reading before and after you moved it?

What was the power level percentage before and after?

How is the heat tape run in this rack? Is it all one big strip or is is multiple pieces plugged into a power strip. What type of connections does the heat tape have? (Soldered/crimped/riveted)

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Originally Posted by Skilla6000

we had it on there for abit and the heat tape its self is cold, then when we took the tape off the heat tape just got hotter and went to the right temps, I have to thank you so much for your help, hope i'm not annoying you.

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we might have it solved, if not i'll repost in 20 mins

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

What was the herpstat's probe reading before and after you moved it?

What was the power level percentage before and after?

How is the heat tape run in this rack? Is it all one big strip or is is multiple pieces plugged into a power strip. What type of connections does the heat tape have? (Soldered/crimped/riveted)

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when we had the probe on the tape taped there it was at about maybe 75-80 but it was reading 92, when the tape was off it was warm and felt about 92, we put the tape back on and now the heat tape is not getting hot again, should I just leave the probe sitting on the tape for tonight?

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Originally Posted by Skilla6000

when we had the probe on the tape taped there it was at about maybe 75-80 but it was reading 92, when the tape was off it was warm and felt about 92, we put the tape back on and now the heat tape is not getting hot again, should I just leave the probe sitting on the tape for tonight?

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Probably.

Can you post some pictures of the entire setup?

ideally pictures of:

1. rack

2. heat tape connections

3. probe on heat tape

If the tape is affecting the heat tape getting hot then you could possibly have defective heat tape? I haven't heard anything like that before but I guess anything is possible.

I generally set my thermostat to 93-94 and that gives me 89 inside the tubs. My rack system was built by Chris(C Serpents). I would honestly contact the person you got it from just to ask questions as he may have some insight that we cannot offer.

I take some pics and upload them in a few mins, sorry I did not update you guy last night was up at 5 am and it was ready 12 trying to do pics now.

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Originally Posted by Skilla6000

I take some pics and upload them in a few mins, sorry I did not update you guy last night was up at 5 am and it was ready 12 trying to do pics now.

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This is how I have everything setup, the white electrical tape is making the heat on the heat tape reduce a lot, honestly im not sure what to do. the person I bought it from is vending again today at the expo.