Hi,


Well since I am in the U.K. and we have a different setup I won't try and help with the electrical issues.

But, if you still want some advice I'd say go for a "non-expensive" accurite, new heatmat, and try and track down the problem using a dummy setup that does not include your snake in it so you can potter to your hearts content.

That way you have all the time in the world to solve the puzzle without compromising the snakes wellbeing by constantly fiddling with her environment.

Is there a change in potential between the ends of the tank? do you feel the tingle from anything else in the tank ? ( just wondering if its the feel of her scales you are experiencing opposed to dc. )

A few ideas that just occured;

Yes glass is a good insulator but if dampness was leaking through the lower seal from the damp substrate it would allow conduction.

If you use an accurite then you only have battery juice to worry about and it will be far more reliable in the tanks conditions.



dr del