@kitedemon: Since the UTH doesn't really reach the other side of the tub enough to keep it at the 77º it should be at, I think I'm just going to put a smaller UTH up to solve the problem. That should be fine right?


@satomi325: I do plan on upgrading to a thermostat when I can. The rheostat is just temporary- in fact I've been eying this one, it seems to be pretty good. Thanks for the tips, I will def. be using your suggestions. Also, I did try and have the tub as cluttered as possible. I have the two houses, dish in the middle and a branch that takes up space) I also have moss covering up any extra space.

Another question I have:
Should the whole tub feel warm when I open the top up? (Er I should say, when I stick my hand in the tub, should it feel warm?) At night, my room tends to get colder (plus winter is coming) and I'm worried the tub might get cold as the room gets colder but I'm afraid to turn up the uth to any more that 97º as I've read that snakes will/can burn themselves. Any suggestions?