Infrared debate

[MikeV]

The light should be a secondary source of heat, not a primary.

The UTH should be plugged into a thermostat, this is not an option, it's a must.
With a thermostat you will be able to set your "ground temp" to 90-92 and then add your secondary heat source for getting your ambient temperature correct.

A CHE is way better for this purpose, and last a lot longer too

"Probably good to mention that I have a BLOOD python, not a ball."

EDIT: *LOL, that sort of changes everything!*

LOL! Yeah my bad I forgot to add it in the original before editing

Unfortunatly I am a brokey and cannot afford a proportional thermostat. I only have an On/off

So If I set it to turn off at 83, it is impossible for the probe to hit 80 and turn on again and repeat the cycle, because the room temp is above 80.

So... uth + thermostat with this snake in my room is nearly impossible unless I raise my tank even higher

BUT

If I use my 50 watt infrared, 24/7, will my snake be able to see it? Because it seems thats the only way to heat the tank and keep it at 78 - 82

edit:

the reason im posting here also, and not blood python forums, is because even thuogh tis 2 different snake, they are both snakes and some may have experience with infrared bulbs with BPs or bloods or whatever, so I believe this belongs here, or even BP husbandry. either one