So I put one of the thermometers straight under the the lamp on the surface of the bedding, and it is slightly above 80 (about 82).

The temperature inside his little cave over the heat source is about 85 (probably because of the thick layer of substrate). He has one of those caves that you can take the top off, and it is a little bit lower than ground level (dug a little bit into the substrate). If that is too hot, I could always just put the hide on top.

The temp of the heat mat was slightly above 100F . I tested it by taping the thermometer to the heat mat because I don't really know a more efficient way of doing that.

I was aware that both were not necessary, but I just had worries. I like the sound of the CHE or the DHP that seem to penetrate a little more with heat. If I do have one of those plus the UTH, would it get too hot or would I just regulate it with the thermostat? I also watched the video for the deep heat projector, and it does seem pretty good. I really like those bulb guard cage that keep the heater from just sitting on the top of the screen (I know they have them in general, but I have never got one). I do have one of those black lamp cover things, so would I just need the bulb (for ceramic)? Also, what is the difference between a regular bulb and a ceramic bulb thing? (Sorry for so many questions )