Hola Linda,

No, I didn't tape it to the newspaper, I just put it under the hide on top of the newspaper and the weight of the hide held it in place. I wouldn't tape it anywhere since the snake could possibly get the tape on her and that would just be another mess to deal with. If Amani moves the probe in her galavanting around the tub, I just put it back where it was. It has stayed in place very well since the mulch is rough and creates more friction, so it doesn't slide around. I would just place it on top of the newspaper under her hide.

Since you have one unit, lay the unit flat on the cool side floor so the display is pointing up, and run the probe over to the warm side hide as mentioned above. This will measure surface temps for both the cool and warm side and relative humidity for the cool side. A second unit isn't needed, but for us anal retentive people, it makes our OCD a little better

So you are basically getting two temps for each side...inside the hide
and in the air on that side
Exactly! Plus the humidity for each side. On the warmer side, it will be higher, since warm air carries more moisture.

I'll send you a PM right quick, but you will probably reach me here much faster since I'm on here all... the... time... Anyway, Hope this has helped a bit, and keep asking those questions if you're unsure of something. I have to get going since I have a nekkid little girl rat staring at me... Wanting me to get her out and play...