THANKS erryyone, from the top 1ST::plan on putting the UTH under the enclosure on the HOT side, too hot.?? wouldn't the WOOD enclosure and the bedding cool it down a lil IF it got too hot on the hot side above the heat pad.?? 2ND:: tried to go the cheap route with that thermostat, the only reason i did is because it didn't rely on a battery.. 3RD:: I'm going to place them together, they are brother and sis, but when i get a new one that is going to be entered around the mating season ONLY..