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Securing temperature probes/wires

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mauler5858

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In looking at optimizing my tank setup and making it as safe and efficient as possible. One way at doing so is I would like to re-visit how I have my temperature probes and wires secured. What do you guys usually do? I have a glass tank(zilla critter cage) that I am using.
 
You can superglue the probe's suction cup to the glass; or you can dab the probe with a little silicon and stick it on.
 
I use blobs of blu-tak. It's the only sticky stuff that won't stick to the snake and it leaves the probes/wires easily movable. It does have to be replaced regularly though.
 
I have used hot glue on most of mine...although I used aquarium silicone on the boa tanks, because it seems to hold a little more firmly when they try to climb the wires. The hot glue is more than enough for the corns (and it's easy enough to peel up and move if necessary)
 
WestCoast_Redneck said:
I used duct tape.
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That's caused big problems inside tanks before. The warm and slightly humid atmosphere causes it to lift and you can guarantee your snake will find a way to get glued to it. And duct tape is one of the worst to try and remove without a lot of stress for the snake.
 
I had no idea! We just use a small piece to tape the probe to the glass under the aspen. I've cleaned the viv several time and changed the aspen, with no issues with the duct tape. I also have the duct tape keeping the UTH under the tank. I read afterwards their is another heat appropriate tape to use, but we haven't had any issues thus far. Not saying we wont, but maybe I'll grab that tape sooner rather than later.

As for securing the probe to the glass, I will hot glue it next time I clean the viv :)
 
I have my probe underneath the viv. I never knew it had to be IN the viv, I have the whole 10 gallon tank on a folded towel so the towel holds the probe in place. Scarlett likes the heated side which ranges from 75-79 degrees, reading from the probe under the glass.
 
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