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I'm completing a large cage for my adult Cal King, and don't know quite what to do with the various cords coming in and out of the cage. I've figured out a nice way to tweak the cord hole so it's impossible to escape that way (pvc adapter, nut and disc of plastic in-between) but I'm wondering how to immobilize the temp probe, what kind of tape to use, and if I should let the heating cord and light cord hang from the ceiling to the exit hole in an arc or tape them up. My main concern is reptile safety. If my snake can find a way to tape herself to the floor or do something comparably ridiculous/dangerous, she certainly will...
Thanks!
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0.1 chickens (Condor)
0.2 dog mutts (half ownership, only mine when they misbehave, Lucy & Amy)
0.1 Halflinger horse (Crissy)
0.1 Normal phase California Kingsnake (Sophia)
1.1 parents
Still searching for 1.0 WC human

Tape inside a snake cage is a bad idea. You'll regret it.

Whenever possible, it is better IMO to design in a screened cutout on top for overhead lighting/heating to sit on top of the cage. This avoids needing wires inside the cage.

If you need the lighting/heating to be inside the cage (as for stacked cages) then consider drilling small holes just large enough for the wires to run through (without the plugs) and cut off the plugs. You can re-attach the plugs outside the cage, or use a junction box behind the cage and simple wire-nuts to attach more wire with plugs.

If the cage is made of plastic, then the adhesive-backed hook and loop fasteners work well to hold wires. Another idea is to use that adhesive-backed wire channel (plastic) that you can cut to length. If the cage has any humidity, then you'll likely see adhesives lose grip over time. Silicon adhesive will work better for the plastic channel.

If the cage is made of wood, then staple or use screw-held wire clamps for the wires coming from the ceiling fixtures. You can get a low-cost staple gun that shoots staples made for wiring (and doesn't damage the wires.)

Good luck.

Thanks! I used the adhesive backed wire channel and shored it up with silicone. I was working on a 2nd hand cage made out of particle board. I found an easy (or at least thorough and effective) way of running the wires. PVC pipe fittings are used. I gotta get a picture of how I did it.
Now my little Sophia is crawling around in her new cage and apparently loving it. Little darling already dug up the poor blue fescue I planted in a low set pot. Caught her in the act, so cute!
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0.1 chickens (Condor)
0.2 dog mutts (half ownership, only mine when they misbehave, Lucy & Amy)
0.1 Halflinger horse (Crissy)
0.1 Normal phase California Kingsnake (Sophia)
1.1 parents
Still searching for 1.0 WC human