not a good idea to use any thing with glue on it the snake may peel an end up and get a piece stuck to them but the heat will make he glue of the tape loosen up and turn into fumes a new tub at wallyworld is about 8 buck i'd invest in a new one
i agree i would rather spend a few buck than risk it.
0.1 mini weiner dog (the doodle)
too many balls to list!!!!