Tank conversion question

[Robpiersen]

I bought a tank used for bearded dragons and have begun converting to a snake tank. Just needed to know if the ceramic bulb holder could be safely secured to wood or if I need a heat/burn proof style spacer? Has anyone had any experience with this

 

[Misnomer]

I avoid chipboard/reconstituted paper. I use hardwood. Be wary of cracking the glass due to the heat from the ceramic. Had this happen from both Ceramic and UV.

 

[Skitzmixer]

Personally i'd make a heat proof spacer, just to be safe. I've found on some enclosures a burn mark where the CHE has gotten way to hot and the thermostat hadn't kicked in, the wires where all black as well.

 

[Robpiersen]

I've been looking into concrete fibre board because it can be drilled and worked with and can withstand a fair bit of heat . Hard wood sounds alright but I suppose if there were an electrical failure it could still catch alight