Ah yes, one of the many struggles of living in a northern state is the fact my room would be constantly dipping to ~65F at night or lower (sometimes in the day as well!) if it weren't for the fact I run a small heater all night and most the day. Rather than heat the room (two when I get more snakes and need to quarantine), I'm wondering if there might be a better option.

I've heard conflicting information on RHP raising ambient temperatures, so I want to double check and ask if it would be possible for a RHP of a proper size to keep a T8 warm even if the outside temperatures in the room are very low. If so, what size would you all recommend? I've been looking at Reptile Basics right now (feel free to suggest other/better brands), and their FAQ says an 80 watt would generally be used for a cool room OR a cage of this size. I'm unsure if an 80 watt would be good for the cool room AND this size, so I felt better asking here than later finding out I'm in need of a larger watt later on.

Also, if this is all possible, would the RHP be able to take over for the heat tape? Where exactly does the probe for a herpstat go? I've heard of some people attaching it to the panel itself while others say not to do that and it should be lower down, either attached for free floating. I fear if it were on the ground that Cinnamon Roll might lie on it, though, so that option makes me a little wary.

Thank you all in advance for your time and assistance!