Just curious... I noticed the bottom of your heat pad and it looks like the same pad I bought today. Exo Terra Heat wave? If it is why didn't you pull the paper off using the self adhesive backing unless you paln on reusing it on another tank in the future? would not have needed to use any tape. I also bought the same Accu-rite digital thermometer. With no thermostat controlling the heat pad and the sensor secured inside the tank on the glass under the green terrrarium liner I am getting a reading of 117F. Seems kinda high. I am going to get a thermostat now. I was going to get one when I made the purchase today however the reptile shop I went to said I would not need it.