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    What to do??

    OK.. I got my ball python today right after school and when I get home the heat mat had fallen off.. It wouldn't adhese back onto the bin so I put my new snake into a spare 20 long for a temporary time.

    What should I do to get the heat mat to stick to the bin? Hot Glue?

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    Re: What to do??

    Quote Originally Posted by Fish View Post
    OK.. I got my ball python today right after school and when I get home the heat mat had fallen off.. It wouldn't adhese back onto the bin so I put my new snake into a spare 20 long for a temporary time.

    What should I do to get the heat mat to stick to the bin? Hot Glue?
    tape that thing lol

    Foil tape = godly

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    Re: What to do??

    I tried taping it, it didn't work. It was sagging in the middle.

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    Re: What to do??

    Foil tape.. Its a bit hard to find and a bit pricy but worth it. You can find it a hardware stores or big places like home depot or menards. It is conductive tape made of aluminum. It has an extremely good adhesive and lasts forever.

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    Re: What to do??

    So just tape it on like it's normal tape?

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    Re: What to do??

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    So just tape it on like it's normal tape?
    Yep. You wont need much. Just a few inches long on each of the long sides and a couple inch piece on each of the short sides. I cant think of any other tape that will hold one on long term. The heat breaks down the adhesive on most tapes.

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    Re: What to do??

    Also my mom is getting really freaked out about having a snake, do you think I could handle him for maybe 10 minutes just to show her he is calm? I already did for like 15 when I got home.. (I know your not supposed to for a week but I couldn't resist just looking at him for a little bit)

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    Re: What to do??

    Hi,

    As long as you remember you're to blame if he doesn't eat.

    Seriously though it's your snake so your decision in the end.

    It might be an idea to ask her if she wants to see you handling it - if she is nervous she might prefer you wait until you have both got used to the idea.


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    Re: What to do??

    yeah she wants to see it haha. I think I'll just show it to her for literally 2 minutes then leave it be for until next wednesday.. then try a feeding.

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    Re: What to do??

    Quote Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents View Post
    Foil tape.. Its a bit hard to find
    I disagree now

    At first i couldn't find it. Went to HD and got it. Now iv seen it at walmart, big lots, and a dollar store lol.

    And to think i looked so hard for it couldnt get it nowhere but HD and now i see it everywhere lol

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