The tank is like 3 by 1.5 feet, i knew that was too big so the breeder told me to section it off with cardboard, but i used the foam core board instead. Her area is now about 1.5 by 1.5 feet, the water dish is about 1/4 the size of her area (she can easily fit into it, with room to spare) The bulb is 75 watts, but not entirely over her, so she doesnt get the full effect from it.... The temps are perfectin my opinion, i can lay my hand on the warmest area long enough to catch her attention and give her time to come check me out, even the lid doesnt get unbearably hot.... ill be getting a thermostat and an inrared temp. gun at the reptile show on the 27.
She seems perfectly happy, i've had her for two and a half weeks....she's eaten for me and generally seems to like coming out for a bit... shes even mustered up the courage to approach my cat ( never without me being right there) and even let the cat come nose to nose with her....

do you think the floral foam is a bad idea?