Where should I measure temperature when using tubs with a lip on the inside ?

[speedycat222]

As I'm sure you're aware, 98 (even 96) is too warm for your snakes. Where on the heat tape is the thermostat probe placed? It sounds to me like it may not be secure to the hottest part of the tape if you're seeing temps 7 degrees above your set point in a three tub rack. Also, are you sure your thermometers are accurate? What kind are you using?

FWIW, Vision brand tubs are completely flat on the bottom. I don't believe they have a size compatible with the Sterilite 1655s though. Maybe the Iris brand has tubs that are compatible. Which rack do you have?

Yeah I'm seeing if it will even out. It wasn't gunning anywhere near that high, that's only on the thermometer. One is an exo-terra and the other is a zoo-med. It's under the top tub, near the center of the tape. Where is the hottest place on the tape ?



It's a PVC rack made by a local guy. I'll look at some vision and iris tubs and see if they have any that would fit, thanks.


Edit: Turns out vision v-28 tubs are the same dimensions as the sterilite 28qts, so I'll order one in a few weeks and see if it fits.