So I'm having some heating issues-
I'm currently using a infrared bulb inside a cage inside the vivarium, which is doing the job fine, but not really creating enough heat on the substrate under the hide.
I'm worried about using a heat panel as, having a wooden vivarium, I would need to place it inside, and I wouldn't want to risk any burns, due to thermal blocking and that stuff.
Basically, using a wooden vivarium, what is the best way to get heating? Is it to have a heat mat covered by paper and then substrate?