So I recently got a new enclosure for my spotted python and got it all set up today! He hasn't done much exploring yet but he's only been in the cage for a few hours now so I'm sure he'll check it out later tonight
In the top right corner is a ceramic heat emitter with a metal cage around it to prevent any direct contact. Below that, you can see the probe for a thermostat which is attached to the cage via ziptie. This is where my question comes it.
I know the main issue with placing a probe inside the tank is that the snake can move the probe and thus cause an unwanted increase in heat. However, the probe is attached by ziptie and is held firmly in place. I am wondering if this is a safe means of controlling the CHE? Temps have been good so far.
Another option I can think of would be using a ziptie around the middle of the probe and directly attaching it to the bottom part of the metal cage
Also, the screen surrounding the CHE encloses the CHE all the way around, so I was thinking perhaps putting the probe inside the cage itself just to be totally sure the snake could not do so much as even touch it. Thoughts and opinions?
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