Howdy all!

So I'm going to be upgrading my bp to a 40g exoterra soon (I know a lot of people don't like using glass tanks for BPs, but I live in a warm, humid climate so I don't have a huge issue with keeping humidity and temps up with a couple of minor modifications). I'm going to be using heat tape underneath, and am looking for advice on thermostat probe placement. I know it's often suggested to sandwich the probe in between the heat tape and the underside of the enclosure, but I've also been told by somebody that they place the probe on the other side of the heat tape for many of their enclosures because it allows the heat tape to sit flush on the enclosure so there is even heating (and because heat tape heats on both sides, so the probe still reads the temperature from it correctly).

I just wanted some more opinions before I make a decision this weekend! (Also, any advice on what to use to secure the heat tape and probe to the enclosure are appreciated.)

Thanks!!