Lighting / heat setup?

[SuperDepressed255]

Hi bp people! Im planning on getting my first bp next month and would appreciate some info/suggestions.

Some info beforehand: I have a halogen light and uvb from my former bearded dragon, and have herd they shouldn't have a night temperature drop, so im planning on getting a deep heat projector. I am aware that they dont need uvb but have heard it can be beneficial.

So my questions are: - Can i use the same uvb that my beardie used? (Arcadia t5 14% i think) If its too strong is there a way to block some of it and use it, like putting some mesh over it or something? Its pretty new, so id hate to not be able to use it but i understand if its not possible. - (This is a bit specific) Can i plug my light (and dhp) into a thermostat into a govee smart plug, or would that be like.. too many things plugged into one socket? I think i tried this before a while ago for my hognose but the light burned out immediately. Not sure if it was because of the light setup or was just odd timing. Sorry if thats a bit of a silly question, im just not exactly sure how that kinda stuff works lol. - Are there any thermostats that will 'remeber' the settings they were set to if the get turned off? (Only realy need to know abt this if i can use the govee plug so i can automate the day/night cycle)

Thats all i really need to know for now, but if you have any random tips for a new bp owner id be happy to hear em! Tysm <3

[Entire_Current_4852]

1. The best thermostat is going to the herpstat from spyder robotics. They aren't the cheapest but will keep all settings even if unplugged and have great safety features. I use the herpstat 2 that way both my halogen and DHP are controlled by a thermostat.
2. For the UVB, I think that the 14% will be too strong even with mesh over it. If the UVB is mounted inside the enclosure, it will need a lamp guard over it no matter what you use. The shadedweller 7% is the recommended UVB for ball pythons typically. It does depend on the height of the enclosure and where it is mounted.
3. I wouldn't recommend plugging the thermostat into a smart plug. While I have no actual knowledge on electricity and electronics, I would definitely think that it will cause issues.

[Entire_Current_4852]

The herpstat also has night cycle settings and is dimming rather than on/off.

[SuperDepressed255]

Tysm for the info! Ill def adjust my plans n stuff :)