Quote Originally Posted by MissTampa View Post
when i dont use the lamp is doesn't heat the tank enough.
Are you measuring air temps or belly temps?

Belly temps is what you should be concerned about. What's the temp the snake is feeling. If you're using a UTH and a heat lamp, the enclosure is probably too hot. Get a temp gun and measure the bottom of the enclosure. That's the temp you should worry about.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith