Really appreciate the good advice Artgecko, I will be sure to keep all that in mind! I looked up the ultratherm heat mats, and I think that was what I had in mind originally. Plus, they're very affordable and just sound like a great option all around. I'll browse around some more on the caging forums for ideas! Might go ahead and get a head start on the enclosure so that I can figure out how to maintain the heat and humidity.