thanks for replies sorry it took so long for me to get back on here. i did not know heat lamp would have that negative effect i have a digital themometer and hygrometer but i have both probs centered in the rear of the tank. as it is not i can keep it around 84 with heat lamp slightly on. and humidity will hover between 40 and 48. like i said she shed in almost one whole piece maybe a half inch of tail came off a few days after. i will try cutting out heat lamp and getting some moss but the more i read as long as humidity is around 45 to 50 most of the time i should be fine right?