Thats a big reason you need a thermometer, your going to need to save up and get a thermostat, you can get one prewired for 79.99 and a non wired on ebay for $50 with shipping.... If you switch the bulb in the lamp to a infa red or a ceramic heat emmiter it might be fine for now.... I like UTH's though... you are going to need a thermostat asap though