First time snake owner, looking for help!

[Aaron_S]

I wouldn't use tape. If it ever comes up and she ends up sticking to it then you'll have a very sticky situation. It wouldn't be fun.

I would just let it hang. I use a temp gun to monitor my enclosure temps and place the probe on the heat pad.

The probe is supposed to read the temperature of the heat mat and regulate how much power it needs to maintain your desired temperature. You'll have to use some sort of temperature taking apparatus to help with it. The heat mat is attached to the underside right?

Lastly, this is why I use tubs or don't recommend tanks as enclosures. They are finicky to get everything right.