Light and my ball python

[norwegn113]

I was thinking the same I'm worried about a lamp melting my tub I was think of getting a red bulb anyways so I might just get one of each and put them on timers

if you have your temps and humidity correct using a UTH then there would be no need for a red heat lamp. I would use a small compact fluorescent lamp placed on top of the rubbermaid container. It should not get hot enough to pose any problems. Hot lamps and plastic are a recipe for disaster!!!