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[Miffy]

When you make your enclosure, just put in 3 or 4 ceramic light fittings.

That way if you find you need more heat, you can simply just screw in another light bulb, as the socket is already there. That was my main mistake, and then had to add more sockets each time I found I wasn't getting enough heat.

I would get a Microclimate b1ME, I know they are expensive $168 but then you will get day and night temps automatically, and your heat sources will dim, not turn on and off all the time, thus increasing globe life and interfering less with your snake. Better to get it all set up right from the start, than 1 year later wish you had it as you are sick of or forget to lower the night temps manually.

I would only put heat sources in on the roof, as if you put them on the side, your snake may decide to sleep on top of the light cage. These light cages can get pretty hot and may burn your snake before it realises its too hot and moves away.

Also the thermostat you mentioned is a "pulse" thermostat, they cant be used with lights. They are for heat mats and things like that. So the b1Me would be better.

I will hopefully post some pics of mine on the weekend.