So a red bulb? I just picture a bulb acting like a heartbeat if it's attached to a thermostat - dimming and getting bright constantly. I've never used them with a thermostat.

With a CBB animal, it's less of a concern if well established.

The key with ETBs is to have good ventilation, and high humidity. Temps requirements aren't as high as many other species also. Make sure he can go from a hot side of 85-87, to a cool of 77.

Neonates I keep in tubs, with belly heat, cage constant 84f, large water dish on bottom. Screen cut out for top. Spray 1x per day.

My 6mo - 2 year old setups are heat lamp to one side (red ones), in a standard front opening cage and screen top - and mistkings spraying 3x per day.

Adults, are in 30" x 24 x 24 PVC, with Radiant Heat - Hot side 85, cold side 74. Lights on 10 hours. Mistikings spraying 3x per day.

Hope that helps!