1. THG heat tape is the "best brand". But I am biased : )
2. There is no adhesive side on any of the two brands that I am aware of (if it is a heat PAD, then there may be an adhesive side). On heat tape, both sides would have heat, yes.
3. Wattage depends on the width of heat tape you choose...
Sorry to see your loss Clark, that always hurts.
I would suggest waiting for a warmer break in the weather.
At ShipYourReptiles, we suggest a minimum of 38F for the daytime high. You would still use a heat pack (40 hr minimum) and of course a well insulated box.
You can find temperature...
I think you will find an easier setup by adjusting the wattage of the bulb, and changing the distance from your basking spot. Closer for higher temps, further away for cooler temps.
It can be tricky to setup a thermostat probe right in the basking spot, and if it gets covered by foliage, or by...
I can appreciate your efforts, but you have a couple of issues that are courting disaster.
Heat packs- hand warmers are not appropriate for shipping. They get extra hot, which is not good, and they don't last longer than a few hours, and that isn't even going to accomplish what you are...
Hey folks, some clarifications here. FedEx (and UPS) have very specific requirements that allow for live reptile shipping. Not following these requirements jeopardizes everyone's future ability to ship.
You MUST ship live reptiles overnight. There is no wiggle room here. 2day, 3day and...
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For live reptile shipments, you will need to either have your own certified FedEx account, or use ShipYourReptiles.com, at which point you are shipping under our live reptile certification.
We have a detailed Get Help section at the...
I wouldn't risk shipping a live animal using US Postal. Too many variables, delays, and poor tracking issues.
At ShipYourReptiles, we use FedEx for the carrier. They do a great job.
For folks with individual FedEx accounts and certifications, there is a restriction of only shipping...