Wow that sure is a great present. And a big one too. Pretty snake. Just make sure to set the temp properly and check it often. I could be wrong, but a 200 watt bulb sounds like it's going to be too hot. I hope that device you mentioned is a thermostat and you will have it hooked up to your Under Tank Heater. These can get very hot so be careful. I hope you have a locking screen top or something similar. Anyone else? Sound off.