Hello, new member here and first post.

I have a baby male arriving in a week or two and I'm wanting to get the vivarium up and ready for when he arrives. I bought a wooden home(36"W x 24"D x16"H) with sliding glass front and vents on the side. The top right has a light fixture screwed into the wood for bulbs.

What I'm wondering is what everyone here may recommend. I've purchase Zoo Med Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate that was recommended at a reptile expo and have 24" reptile fluorescent bulbs on the way.

I'm concerned about how to keep him from touching the bulb when its on and keeping the whole habitat warm with only the single bulb.

Advice?