Lighting/Heating in enclosure

[Buggster]

I've been meaning to put basking lamps in my snake enclosures for ages, but my little Diamond python is complaining about lack of basking spots, so I thought I better do something about it.
Only problem I have is that all the 'reptile' branded light clamps are $50+, which seems a bit much... I'd be willing to get them if there was no other option, but I would like to save a bit of money...

https://www.bunnings.com.au/nelson-150w-portable-security-flood-light_p4370249

I was wondering if this would be alright if i replaced the globe with a heat globe? I wouldn't be sure on how to go about installing them inside the enclosures, so I was thinking about having them on the outside aiming inwards.

Any other suggestions you guys have that won't kill the bank? Thanks

 

[Scutellatus]

One thing to be careful of when using those is if the enclosure has glass you will run the risk of cracking if the heat is aimed at the glass. I had this happen with a 6'x2'x2' fishtank made with 10mm glass housing a pair of Sand Monitors many years ago.

 

[Prof_Moreliarty]

if you have a mesh top you will be fine you may need to build something up so the snake can get near to the heat. pics of enclosure will help

 

[Pauls_Pythons]

Why use a light clamp?
Unless as suggested above you have a glass enclosure/fishtank style set up.

Might be worth looking at building a melamine enclosure and fitting with some std light fittings?