So i finally got my herpstat 1 in about 3 weeks ago and got it all set up. Ive got the probe taped down to my 6" flexwatt and the 34 qt tubs sitting on top of the tape. I know that the temperature was good whenever i first set it up and my hottest spot was about 92, but 90 in most areas (under the newspaper). Now i went in last night and was checking on things and its pretty hot under the paper. My thermostat was still set at 92 but when i lifted the paper to check the tub temperature with my heat gun i was finding spots of 96-98. Now, on top of the paper things were still fine. 89-92 depending where i measured. I turned the thermostat down to 90 last night before i went to bed but im still finding really hot spots under the paper when i take my temps. The snakes don't seem bothered very much, they still split their time between the hot and cold side, just like theyve done since I got them. I just want to know if it's very common to have to run your thermostat lower that the actual recommended temperature. I have shot temperatures across the 6" width of the heat tape and i haven't found any that are that high, so i don't know what the deal is.