I house my 2011 ball python in a 32 qt Sterilite tub. The tub has a lid with holes drilled into it. To heat the tub, I have 4 in. wide/8 watt heat tape from ReptileBasics as belly heat. The flexwatt is plugged into a thermostat that is currently set to 95. I was using cypress mulch, but the humidity was 80% and it was keeping in too much moisture to get goods temps. I am now using Aspen bedding.

Currently the warm side temp ranges from 82-90 and the cool side is from 73-76 which I know is too cold. (temp varies because I am using a dial and a temp gun to measure and flexwatt isn't very consistant) The ambient air temp is 78 and humidity is 60%(accurate digital thermometer/hygrometer).

Is the 4 ''/8 watt heat tape not enough? should I switch to 11''/20 watts for the 32 qt tub? Anyone who has experience with heat tape please help!