My Plastic Tub Setup for my Ball Python

[RockyTop]

I didn't know you were supposed to put the probe from the thermostat underneath the heat mat? I put mine inside the cage in the same spot you have your thermometer proble.

You put the thermoSTAT probe under the UTH outside of the enclosure. This prevents the snake from accidentally moving it/bumping/etc. If it is moved, etc it will screw with your thermoSTAT and cause your thermostat to heat the UTH higher than you want. You want to ensure this is never moved/adjusted/etc by your snake.

You put the thermoMETER probe under your substrate, inside the tank. This will measure the hottest point your snake will come in contact with if it goes underneath your substrate.

You adjust your thermoSTAT to produce enough heat to warm your thermoMETER probe to read the 90-93 warm spot.