it's been taking me awhile just to get my temps correct. so far i've taken 2 heating pads back for an exchange because i thought they weren't heating correctly. i also decided to move my future bp's cage into my closet as the AC was blowing cold air right over the cage.

after moving the cage, the temps went up a few degrees. they are now 80* on the cool side and 85* on the warm side, and this is with the probe right above the substrate.

does the probe from the hygrometer have to be placed inside the very bottom of the cage (right above the heating pad) to provide accurate temps, or do i want it right above the substrate?