I currently house 2 snakes inside of one of AP's T8 cages, a yearling ball python and a yearling jungle carpet python. I've supplied both of them with an 11" strip of flexwatt on the outer edges of each division of the cage for belly heat, which has provided a great hot spot, particularly for my ball python. However, with winter approaching (Wyoming is cruel!) I've delved into trying to find an effective way to change my heating setup, and was looking to perhaps get some advice. I believe a member here, Aaron (Serpent Merchant)? May run something similar to mine if he wouldn't mind chiming in.

My current thought process is to leave the flexxwatt strip on the right side of the divider to allow belly heat for my ball python, while removing the flexxwattt and mounting a 28 watt RHP on the left side of the divider to provide a heat gradient/basking area for my Jungle Carpet. This would allow me to give the basking spot that would allow my JCP to perch more, without having to invest in additional thermostats, etc.

So...my questions:

1) Will removing belly heat and opting for RHP only heat for my JCP be adequate for his needs?

2) Will the 28 watts be enough to provide any sense of heat?

3) Will I notice a change in ambient temperature in both sides of the cage by using the RHP, or only on the side of the divider where I mount the panel?

--Notes: I own an AP t8 cage. 4'x2'x1' which is divided in half. My ambient temperatures range from 65 in the winter to 85 in the summer (stupid Wyoming!)

Thanks in advance for the answers!