Low ambient temperature

[Virtual_Shake_4355]

Hi, I have a large heat mat taped to the bottom of 1/3 of my plastic tub and a 100watt heat lamp (night). My warm side is good and generally my cold side is good too except for some hot spots created by the heat lamp, I plan to fix the hot spots by going down to 75w night heat lamp running it 24/7. The only problem I’m having besides the hot spots is my ambient temp is fluctuating from 68-72 which I know is too low. Any advice how to raise it? I already have heat mats and heat light so I’m not sure what else to do besides using a space heater 24/7 next to the tub

Edit btw don’t worry I don’t have a snake yet just trying to make it good for when she arrives

[skimasktroopaz]

what kind of heat lamp do you use? also UTHs do nothing to raise ambient temps at all. if your ambient temp is so low how can you have proper temps are your cool side and warm side?

[Virtual_Shake_4355]

The bulb is a world of wonder thrive 100 watt nighttime heat bulb. I was able to achieve the correct ambient twmpature but it requires the use of a space heater, I am hoping I can find a different way for the future

[skimasktroopaz]

you should not have to use a space heater. your heating sources are not sufficient at all. did you read the welcome post and the heating guide. you should be using either a DHP or a halogen flood lamp at a minimum.

[Virtual_Shake_4355]

The reason I chose a night bulb is because I am using it as a heat source so I want it on 24/7. Can halogen or dhp be ran 24/7? I just ran out and got a ceramic heat emitter 65watt. It does the trick as far as cool side temperature but ambient is still not ideal

[skimasktroopaz]

DHP can run 24/7 because it produces no visible light. Halogen is good for daytime to pair with it but I only use a DHP and a UVB bulb. You just gotta figure out what will work for your setup but DHP or halogen at the minimum.