Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
1# You don't have to raise it to 80 if you can maintain a stable 75 degrees on the cool side you are fine.

2# Depends on the number of animals you have, I have a dedicated snake room with breeders and hatching so I have a oil filled heater set on 75.

Now if you only have one snake the best method is to buy a second UTH and a second thermostat.

I would not recommend a che with a plastic tub.

Back when I had one snake, I used this method of two UTHs, plus insulation, and it brought ambients up.