Ball Python Question

[Avsha531]

Can I wrap my sticky UTH with kitchen tin foil, or do I need to use foil tape?

Regular tin foil is completely fine, just apply it carefully so you don't get any air bubbles

[AnnieHeart]

Regular tin foil is completely fine, just apply it carefully so you don't get any air bubbles

What happens with air bubbles?

[Avsha531]

I doubt anything awful, but it may affect even distribution of heat

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[AnnieHeart]

I doubt anything awful, but it may affect even distribution of heat

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Should I cover only the sticky side? And is one layer enough?

Thank you so much!

[Avsha531]

Yes and yes

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[AnnieHeart]

Yes and yes

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Ha, okay.

[AnnieHeart]

Should I wrap the thermostat probe in foil before I set it on top of the UTH?

[Avsha531]

Nope. I'll usually tape it with a small strip of foil tape to the bottom of the tank in the center of where the UTH will go (taping on the wire close to the probe not on the actual probe) and then tape the uth tightly over the probe

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[Craiga 01453]

Follow this crayola masterpiece (arguably my favorite visual aid ever).
Probe goes OUTSIDE the enclosure, sandwiched between UTH and glass.
UTH =bottom bread
Tstat probe = meats, cheese, etc...
Glass tank bottom = top bread

You're making this WAY TOO DIFFICULT.
Follow the crayon diagram, it's in crayon to express how simple it is.

[AnnieHeart]

Nope. I'll usually tape it with a small strip of foil tape to the bottom of the tank in the center of where the UTH will go (taping on the wire close to the probe not on the actual probe) and then tape the uth tightly over the probe

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Thank you