You really intrigued me with the ceramic heater, but wouldn't I need a thermostat for the ceramic bulb too? I'm also going to take the advice of MissterDog and buy a smaller tub, maybe 10 or 15 quart to help the humidity problem and to let the snake feel secure. It also might fix the heat problem but I'm hiding my snake enclosure from my parents in my closet and the ceramic bulb will get rid of the "mysterious" glow coming from my closet. I'll most likely leave the hides, plants, and digital kitchen scale for last and just get the UTH and thermostat instead then. I'll push some money around and see what I can do...