NOOB- Bruiser's cold!

[EliBeGood]

Long time listener, first time caller. Love the show...

It's cold like a mother in Los Angeles this year and the heater in my apartment is broken! Fortunately, my dog keeps me warm but my poor buddy, Bruiser, doesn't quite have that luxury. I noticed his cage dropped in temp tonight to 70. I know, bad mommy! I have to get to the shop tomorrow to pick up an additional bulb so here's my question:

Should I get another heat bulb (currently use 1 50 watt heat bulb now and a UV) OR should i get a stronger wattage bulb to replace the 50 watt?
OR should I get infrared or ceramic?
I know ceramics can get pricey and I would imagine there is a risk of jacking up the humidity levels.

I've only had the dude for a little over a week, I love him and i would prefer not to turn him into a popsicle.

HELP ME OBI WON, YOU'RE MY ONLY HOPE.

[KSnake]

Just a hint as to what i do. (cost saving) I put Aluminum foil around my cage and on the mesh screen and then when its too cold i put a towel on top of the cage to trap the heat in. It works like a charm. I'm in Kansas and the weather is terribly cold. So hopefully this helps and keeps your cost down. Even if you dont have a mesh top like i do hopefully this helps with your setup.

[gsarchie]

Were the ambient temps what dropped or was it the temp at the warm spot?

To the "first responder," where in KS are you located? I never had temperature issues when I was in Leavenworth for 7 years.

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[EliBeGood]

My digital reader says 70ish. I have a heat pad under his hide, he's been in there most of the day anyway since he just fed.

[Aztec4mia]

what size tank, size heat pad, was the digital reading on the heat pad side of the tank?