Thanks SO much to all for your input! I learn something each time I come to this website, and I can now address the issue of the hides in addition to temps. I didn't even realize they were insufficient, so thanks for that input as well!

As many stated, yes, the lamp is over the metal grate and the hide is under the grate. I've since moved the hide so it's not directly under the grate and I'm ordering RHPs as we speak!

One more question I do have is what wattage of RHP do y'all recommend for my size of enclosure? My BP is a little over 5'.

Quote Originally Posted by Cheesenugget View Post
I don't really understand what outside temps have to do with the indoor room temp. I live in FL, maybe you are further north? We are going through cooler nights (60-70) until Wed or Thurs. Inside your home would be around 77-80F room temp unless you lowered the AC because a lot of Floridians love it cold inside their homes. In other words, a room temp of 77F would have been acceptable so you should not have to do anything really, just know your temps. I turn the heater on in my house set at 77F When I see the temps dropping to 75F or less which started on Sat.
Yes, I live in North Florida--our temps go between freezing and 70s sometimes in the same day. This causes the inside of our house to fluctuate quite a bit. Room temp goes anywhere from mid-60s to high 70s, and we regulate our house with heat and AC depending on the day. It just changes so frequently. :/

Thanks again, all!