Quick noob questions

[SlitherinSisters]

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!

1. I use newspaper personally. IMO, newspaper/paper, paper towels, and aspen are the only three that should be used. They are easy, sanitary, and safe.

2. I don't use bulbs. They suck every last drop of humidity out of the tank, but I also use tubs. Tubs are much easier to maintain humidity and temp wise.

3. I get my thermostats from Reptile Basics. I personally wouldn't waste money on anything cheaper than a Rancho or a Johnson. I really love my Vivarium thermostats from RB, I also have a Rancho and Helix for back ups.