Crystal, dont you think thats some very opinionated information to be giving someone on this forum. What Ive seen from most people on this forum, is that they put their thermostat probe under the substrate, inside the tank because it then gives an accurate reading of the temperature of the substrate, which is the main focus is it not?
In our setups, we use a seperate thermometer with the thermostat, just because its always good to know what the exact temperature is, if you dont have a thermostat that says it. But if you do, follow this, do not tape it.
I dont see a thermostat getting wet and cold for any long periods of time, I mean... We use our heat sources for humidity to cause evaporation, would this same effect not apply to urine..? I mean, if you really want to be overly precautionary as crystal thinks, you could get a second thermometer. It actually blew my mind yesterday, when we went to get a tub for our snakes when we clean their cages, we found a thermometer w/ probe for 8 bucks at walmart.
I know people dislike the comparison between wild, and bred BPs but, in the wild BPs have lived in temperatures up to 110 F. NOT saying thats a good idea... Just monitor the temps. He might find more security on the cold side behind his log. Alot of people recommend having two identical hides so they arent choosing between security.
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