Quick noob questions

[el8ch]

I'm getting my first BP very soon but I have a couple quick questions.

Question 1 ~ First thing I really want to know is - Which is best to put underneath the Reptibark - Newspaper, Paper towles, or Repticarpet?

Question 2 ~ What brand of heat lamp to put on top of the cage do you guys like best?

Questoin 3 ~ Does anyone know a good theremometer to control the UTH with? Give me a link if you can!

Thanks everyone!

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1. I use either Unprinted Newspaper or Shredded Aspen

2. If you need a light to boost ambient temps I would use an Infrared Bulb then partially cover the top of the tanks screen with foil or something to keep the humidity stable. I used Exo-Terra bulbs and found that they were a good product with a decent lifespan. I'd keep your bulb on a thermostat or rheostat also to be able to control your temps better.

3. You have many options. Personally I use Herpstats, the basic will run you about $100. Ranco and Johnson controls make some in the $80 range also.