I hope I don't get kicked out of here for asking so many questions...

So, my T8 is on the way. As of today, I have one young bp. I'm getting the divider since I feel she'll be fine in a portion of the T8 for quite a while (Some said maybe even her whole life?). My plan was to use Heat tape and an 80w RHP.

I haven't ordered the RHP yet... and I keep going back and forth... between one 80w RHP or two 40w RHP's. If I go with the two 40's, I have the option of dividing the tank and keeping two BP's in it long term. If I go with the 80W, it will be harder to divide, and will likely be a one animal enclosure, always.

My room is around 68-70 degrees most of the time, and find myself currently using heat tape, and a space heater and/or CHE's to keep ambient temps up. That is why I'm planning on both RHP and heat tape.

I'm trying to convince the wife that I need more snakes. I would be looking at hatchlings if I do... and my current girl is only about 170g, so I'm thinking I could probably get away with 2 snakes in one T8 for at least another year, if not a little more.

If any of you have done it, what do you recommend? Is two 40w's the way to go?