Wowzas,

#1 to high humidity is bad. It can cause health issues with your pet.
#2 the 11" heat tape can be cut almost anywhere, call bean farm and make sure you get the good stuff after placing your order.
#3 the Che is your best bet to help with ambient. A room heater will probably send your hydro bill through the roof.
#4 take the heat pad you bought back. Is it a rainforest one? Probably only like 2-4 watts you need the desert one. Your rheostat is fine.
#5 get another hide for the cool side.


If you have problems lowrering your humidity get a smaller water bowl or more circulation through the tank. It shouldn't feel wet or moist inside all the time. This can cause problems: