• cover 3/4 of the enclosure's sides with dark fabric/paper
  • use 2 identical hides
  • use tinfoil to cover the mesh top (cutting out a portion for the dome) to keep humidity from escaping
  • if you need to use overhead heat, use a CHE (ceramic heat emitter) instead of a light bulb
  • ALL HEAT SOURCES MUST BE REGULATED by a thermoSTAT or rheostat/lamp dimmer, this is non-negotiable
  • go buy a thermostat
  • like right now
  • invest in an IR temp gun, you will not regret it
  • use digital thermometers/hygrometers