Mark I was wondering how many years you have been using that brand of heat pads. Have they been in use a few years yet, say like at least 4? When they have been in use for a while is when you tend to find out how well they work, are made and how safe.

When I used a similar heat pad a few years back that was soft like that, it started sagging in the middle after a while even though taped well around the edges with foil tape. It didn't heat evenly after it started sagging in the middle so I had to throw it away. I also used a cheaper brand of the stiff kind that you tape around the edges and it started coming apart after being in use for about 3 years.

If you wrap those intellitemp pads around a 90 degree angle such as a box, aquarium or cage edge I would worry it might cause a break down point after being is use for an extended period of time.

I don't mean to argue but these are concerns I have from past experience.

I have t-rex cobra and zoomed repti-therm heat mats that I've used off and on for over 10 years with no problems which is why I remommend them.


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Randy Whittington

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