Quote Originally Posted by Subzero
Relative question, lets say by some wrath of god the probe slips out. Would the rack go up in flames so to speak? because its heating and heating but the prob isnt even on the tape. Know what im sayin?
This is one really good reason to tape the probe to the heating element. It is secured outside the tub so a spilled water bowl, snake pee or a the snake causing the probe to come loose won't cause the heat to spike.

Yes, if the probe fell out of the tub, your snake could get severely burned or killed, because the heat tape would then be running at full-throttle, trying to get the heat tape to heat the air of the room.

I don't know about "going up in flames"...but cooking your snake is a real possibility.