Hey guys. I just inherited our Fraternities' ball python, Angel, two days ago. I'm having HUGE problems maintaing the proper temp for her.

I currently have three heat sources. One UV light, another light running an infrared light and a zoomed UTH pad. Nonetheless, the digital thermometer I have in the cage gives me 78 degree reading.

The problem is that my room is in the basement. My house runs very cold as well.

I need to know, what is the best option for a more powerful heat source? I was considering buying a clamp lamp and throwing a 250w ceramic heat emitter on it with win100 thermostat.

Do you guys think that it would be powerful enough to provide the necessary temperature?