Headed to get a thermostat and heating pad.... also have a piece of slate tile to place over the heating pad, I do question tho, doesnt the heating pad need air or no?. I will take and use papertowel/aspen on the rest of the cage but will take and use aluminum tape to secure the heat pad instead of the adhesive on the back incase I ever want to remove it. Will also get clear silicon caulk to fill in the gap for the heat pad plug. Thanks everyone for your help!!