I set up my tank monday and today is wednesday. My problem is i cant seem to raise the temperature on my hot side. I have a UTH plugged into a thermostat that is currently at 95. I have it set at 95 because im trying to raise the temperature on the hot side. I have my thermostat probe right above my substrate (cypress mulch) behind the hide. This way i can see if the thermostat will turn off if it reaches 95. I have a acu-rite thermometer probe right next to the thermostat probe that reads 81 degrees. I have a black heat light thats 50W. I should switch to a higher wattage, but i read i that heat lamps kill humidity? I would rather have my UTH doing all the heating, and leave my heat lamp as an option whenever it gets colder..

My cold side is below 75. It must be freezing for him over there. Hes always on the hot side.

Im deciding if i should foil wrap the tank lid to try to keep in the heat. I currently have a towel on it.

Am i placing the probes in the right area? Im new to all this caging maintenance.

Thank you for any suggestions or comments.