No. Half the enclosure (aka, the warm side) needs to be at a constant 88-92 degrees. The other half of the enclosure (aka, the cool side) needs to be around 78-82 degrees. The temperatures can not drop below 75 degrees; this could cause a respiratory infection. As far as the inside of the hide, what is this hide made out of? I don't see why the only part of the enclosure that is staying warm is the inside of this hide.