Dubia Roaches/heat mat?

[Sublime]

I got it from a reptile show from a reputable breeder. Its the type you can cut to size, and attach the power cord too.

like this:
â–ºFlex Watt 11" heat tape reptile cage heater warmerâ—„ | eBay

Yeah, that's the same stuff I was going to buy. I can't believe the burned through the whole tub and carpet, that definitely doesn't pass in my house. I'm not risking fire or endangering my precious dubias lol. It doesn't have a lot of wattage unless you use an extensive length, that's weird that it got that hot for you. Did you ever contact the seller and describe your problem. I would kind of like to know how it got that hot, besides the fact of the thermostat or rheostat you were using did not regulate it.

[MonsterPyxie]

Yeah, that's the same stuff I was going to buy. I can't believe the burned through the whole tub and carpet, that definitely doesn't pass in my house. I'm not risking fire or endangering my precious dubias lol. It doesn't have a lot of wattage unless you use an extensive length, that's weird that it got that hot for you. Did you ever contact the seller and describe your problem. I would kind of like to know how it got that hot, besides the fact of the thermostat or rheostat you were using did not regulate it.

Im still using the same rheostat to this day, so its not that. IDK how it could have got that hot honestly. only thing that comes to mind is the temperature built from the big heavy bin trapping the heat or something.

i never contacted the person, they still sponsor our local reptile show, and is the main vendor there. I think I spent like $4 or $6 on it.

much rather spend $30 on a zoo med large mat, then risk the animal at this point.

[Sublime]

Yeah definitely, that's what I did.

[steest]

Did you put electrical tape on the side that you cut? Since it is made to also be able to be longer increments. If you cut it the ends still have current running through them, which could have led to your problem. Thats what they say in the tutorial anyway haha.

[MonsterPyxie]

Did you put electrical tape on the side that you cut? Since it is made to also be able to be longer increments. If you cut it the ends still have current running through them, which could have led to your problem. Thats what they say in the tutorial anyway haha.

I am unsure as this was 2 years ago. The vendor/breeder set up the tape when you bought it. Asked how much you wanted and she attached the powercord.

i'm pretty sure it was a skinny strip, about 3-4" wide, and the powercord was attached to one end.

I don't remember them sealing the side they cut in any way.

[steest]

Ohh, at bigapple they said that you need to run electrical across wherever it is cut, because there it is exposed, and can short circuit.

Well actually I'll just bring the video here haha! at about 6:45 he talks about electrical tape..

[MonsterPyxie]

thanks for posting, I will check it out when I get home from work.

It could have been something that simple. I plan on using the tape style stuff when I get a "rack" to house the new snakes im getting. But when i do...... I will be very careful.

I still have the bin that has the hole burnt in it, sitting in my garage, I could snap a picture, its a big nasty hole!