I have a heat tape question now. This is the proposed bottom at this point from an exterior view.



We are milling out a 5mm cavity to hold the heating elements and associated wires. The 48 inch unit will actually have left and right sides where the cavity extends to the next unit so I can use 1 piece of heat tape just under 8 feet. Is that the best way to do it? And, do I use 12" tape or will 6" work if I am running the length of the unit? I figure I can have cold hides off the tape near the front of each unit so the pythons can thermoregulate.

Thanks in advance,

Dave