Tub Set-up Question

[runintoluck]

Hi I recently set up a 16 qt sterilite tub for a ball python. I attached a Zoomed UTH (10-20 gallon range) as my heat source, but I didn't peel off the white backing. I stuck it to the bottom of the tub using aluminium tape on the edges of the heat pad. Was wondering if it's ok if I leave the backing on or should I take it off. The heat pad is connected to a herpstat 2 set for 90F. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Griffith]

It's up to you...it shouldn't hurt it leaving the paper on as it'll never get hot enough to do any damage or anything. I love aluminum tape btw, stuff holds forever! I would leave it as it so that when he/she outgrows that tub, you can just peel it off and retape it to the new one

[Mminx]

I didn't like the idea of heating the paper so took the glass from a photo frame and stuck the mat to the glass. I taped the mat on the glass to the bottom of the tank and so far, so good.

[Griffith]

The paper isn't being heated anymore than if you were to lay on top of it...the hot spot should only be @92ish...there is not danger there..

[Capray]

Get some tin foil, peel off the white backing and stick the tin foil on instead.

[Griffith]

Oh there ya go! I like that idea...