how hot do i set me thermostat for ball pythons?

[Skilla6000]

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

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

[The Serpent Merchant]

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

The tape is colder than the heat tape

[Skilla6000]

The tape is colder than the heat tape

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.

[The Serpent Merchant]

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.

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)

[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.

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

[Skilla6000]

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)

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?

[The Serpent Merchant]

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?

Probably.

Can you post some pictures of the entire setup?

ideally pictures of:

1. rack

2. heat tape connections

3. probe on heat tape

[Neal]

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.

[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.

[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.

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.