Okay, since you said 15-20 minutes twice daily, a few questions arise:

How do you keep a snake in water for that long?
How do you keep the solution warm enough for her for that length of time?
and where can I get Betadine in bulk for cheap?


and as far as lighting, Would just some stronger bulbs work? Those heat lamps are rated for up to 150 watt, and I really can't afford any expensive bulbs right now...I'm a college kid lol and a mom, I'm always broke.