if your going to be upgrading very soon, why not just start out with something "more sutable" for the snake? with the "t" series, you can use UTH (flexwatt) controled by a thermostat. If you dont have a dedicated snake room where the temps can be regulated, you might want to look int a RHP (radient heat pannel). I have some T10's and they are a good quality product.
spooky