Heating burm enclosure...need opinions

[RaltsXIV]

So after trying to get my ambient temps right in my diy 5x2x2, I ditched my heat lamps and built a diy radiant heat panel.

With the heat lamps, I had a hot spot of around 95* but the temps as you moved further from the lamp would drop off quickly, leaving the cool side of the cage at around 73-74*.

The panel I made on the other hand is amazing, BUT the cage temps are almost completely uniform. My hot side is 83-84*( therm probe is hanging about 2.5" off the ground in the middle of the cage) and the cool side is 81-82*.

What would be the best way to raise the temp in the hotspot 5-6* while not altering the temp in the rest of the cage much? I had considered building a shelf for my burm to get her closer to the panel but I haven't seen many pics of how I would go about doing that. Ideas?

[mackynz]

What kind of enclosure do you have?

[RaltsXIV]

Its a homemade enclosure, inner melamine box with a laminated 2x2 and 2x4 frame. The outside has another layer of 1/2" (back side) and 1/4" ( sides and top) plywood painted and sealed with polyurethane. Inside is painted, polyed, and sealed with silicone. Bottom is silicone grouted bathroom tile. Front is sliding glass doors that desperately need replacing.

[RaltsXIV]

Nevermind. Built a 8" tall shelf yesterday, ambients above the shelf are 88-92*. Problem solved!