Quote Originally Posted by Acedink View Post
I have a thermostat coming today. Nothing fancy but I was curious about the temperature probe. If it is wired to the control, how far down should the probe go? Also, how do you secure the cord that is inside the tank?


I keep mine inside the tank against the glass for the reasons stated above, plus the snake is on the inside of the tank, where he feels the heat is the inside of the glass. so to me the important place to know the temp is on the inside of the glass. I just secure it in a spot on the heat pad that won't be messed with too often by the snake. if your substrate is layered properly (to the proper thickness) it will heat evenly and be fine. same applies for the substrate if you adhere it to the outside. I have never had any adverse occurrences with it inside the tank. you can either use one of the items to pin it to the bottom or hot glue or silicone. either works.