Quote Originally Posted by gusanr14 View Post
sorry, haha,
So, doesn't matter if paper towel reads 80 or w/e, the actual surface of the tub matters right? Maybe I didn't run it longer.
should I remove the tub from heat tape and measure it? since it is also pointing at the heat tape with see through tubs.
The tstat should be reading the heat tape temps. You can double check it if you want but I don't. I check the actual surface the snakes will touch. That's what matters.

When I can I'll have a new cage set up and running for a few days before any occupants move in so I can track and check the temps.