UTH or Tape for Melamine Plywood?

[Raven01]

Hey Guys.

I recently acquired a ball python a week ago and built a 36x24x16 enclosure out of melamine plywood and I am having trouble keeping the humidity using an overhead heat light. I know a UTH or tape is best and so I'm going to switch it.
BUT, my major concern is fire risk. Anyone have any experience on using a UTH or heat tape on plywood? And if so which is preferable?
And of course I'm getting a thermostat.

Neither a UTH or tape will transmit much heat through plywood or melamine. They work too well as insulators.
Since you are using a lamp I am assuming you have a screened top. Cover most of that to retain humidity.