Well, if the bedding upped the humidity that is fine. Keep in mind, the bedding should not be wet or damp really. It should be dry and then you can lightly mist it.

I would say that a uth is much better than lamps for heat.

All of the big breeders only use belly heat, no lamps whatsoever. If it works for them and they can raise thousands of snakes like this, I would assume it is the best way.

There is no right way to do it. You can use lamps, you can use a uth or flexwatt. As long as you are getting the right tmeps and humidity, you are fine