Honestly the amount of money you have spent doesnt mean you care. (sorry, that kinda peeved me) Really you should have had the means to begin with to fully take care of the animal, including the thermo or a dimmer. When I didnt have a thermo and was jobless I slept with the heat lamp on all the time to keep proper temps, sacraficed my sleep for the bp's well being, and sprayed 20+ times a day. Now I have the thermo and have to spray once a day.