![I've taped my heat mat on the side of my terrarium (see the picture) Is this OK or should I move it under the terrarium? Is one setup better than the other? : I've taped my heat mat on the side of my terrarium (see the picture) Is this OK or should I move it under the terrarium? Is one setup better than the other? :](https://preview.redd.it/d9yky6bbthr71.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=9a9b6eda959a9eae11651ba3dda5f04e95dcd645)
I've taped my heat mat on the side of my terrarium (see the picture) Is this OK or should I move it under the terrarium? Is one setup better than the other? :
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