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Old 02-27-2003, 09:39 PM   #1
gommyster
Question Help with HeatTape

I am setting up a new 55gal cage for a new ball python i am getting and i bought 4" heat tape. However i am at a loss how to secure it to the bottom of the cage. I heard foil tape can be used but are there any guidlines i should know? ( do i use it like normal tape just tape the edges to the bottom of the cage?) i also have a dimmer i am going to use. Thanx any help or references i can look up would be great!
 
Old 02-27-2003, 11:32 PM   #2
Clay Davenport
Foil tape, duct tape, silicone, most anything will work. Just apply it to the edges and not across the heating part.

The 4" tape was not the best idea for that size tank, or that size snake. The 11" wide is much more suitable for that application.
Using the 4" the actual basking area will be quite small compared to the rest of the cage, and not large enough to warm the entire body of an adult ball.
Putting a one foot section of 11" wide tape under one end of the tank would yeild better results.
 

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