this is my fist winter since we had our snake, we got him in the summer and havent had any troubles maintainin his temps. but we are have a cold cold cold winter !! and his tank temps drop alot at night. i have the UTH and i bump it up at night just to rise the temps at night.... along with the light heat... i was wonderin if i should buy a stronger heat lamp for the day and night to help..... or any other suggestions would be appreciated