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I am looking for a tape that can withstand temperatures of about 150 degrees that will not emit vapors that would be harmful to snakes or humans.

If you've ever smelled hot duct tape... that can't be good for ya.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Aluminum tape works well with 90 deg temps on heat pads, and I have gotten it up to 105 deg F with no issue at all. I do not know the upper limit. They sell it in the metal duct section of those DIY stores.

Is this a more permanent application? Epoxy putty works well, and there is a high-temp-resistant formula sold at DIY stores for about $4.00. I use regular epoxy putty right on lamp bases. So far, so good.
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Mark

>>I am looking for a tape that can withstand temperatures of about 150 degrees that will not emit vapors that would be harmful to snakes or humans.
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>>If you've ever smelled hot duct tape... that can't be good for ya.
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>>Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Is this for holding down a heating element or for wrapping electrical wire within the vicinity of a hot object.

If its the latter, where you need a protective barrier from radient heat. Their is a product called "Aluminum Foil Glass Cloth Tape", Its used in the areospace and automotive industries. I use it to protect electrical wire from Solar radiation (high heat), I also have used it at home to protect electrical wire around the exhaust manifolds for automotive work.

I don't know the exact rating but the 3M stuff is the best there is and it runs around $89 a roll. You can get cheaper off brands for around $50.

Best of Luck
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Jeremy

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