Reptile Basics sells THG heat tape which is very similar to flexwatt. It's sold by the foot (comes in huge rolls) By itself, neither the flexwatt nor THG comes with electrical connection. You can buy the plug from reptile Basics and they'll send it connected for like an extra $2. You would use aluminum tape to adhere it to the bottom of your enclosure - just make sure your thermostat probe is between the heat tape and the bottom of the enclosure.
As for thermostat, yes, contact spyderrobotics and ask him what he recommends. As far as I know, he only does email.
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