This is how I started my hatchling out and he's still only using half his cage with plenty of wiggle room. Been working great for me but it's worth pointing out some potential hiccups you may run into and how to address it, mainly with heat gradients. Also make sure you provide plenty of clutter and shelter.
Hopefully you don't mind if I c/p some of my previous posts on other threads going into more detail about it. Hope it helps! <3
As for Herpstats I find the Herpstat 2 is the best universal choice since you never know when you may need to regulate more than one heat source.
Also do yourself a favor and get a T10! The extra few inches of height make a huge difference for access and cleaning ease. Also keep in mind interior height is a bit shorter than the measurements listed by roughly 2 inches.
Hello again! I was just wondering where you got your rhp’s from? I wasn’t sure if there was a specific kind I should be looking for- TIA