So, I'm ordering my AP cages this week for my Burm and my boa. While I redesign my living room, I also need to consider the heat source. The heat source issue is the one thing that has been holding back my order. The simple side of me just wants to get the circle screen tops and use dome lights for heating. The herper side of me wants to get belly heat. The pocketbook doesn't want to get thermostats along with the belly heat and pay the electric bill!



So here we go...is the belly heat with the thermostat *that* much better? I'm already spending about $800. Ouch! The cages are in my living room next to the window so they get a lot of natural sunlight, but it's a cool room. I also need to consider humidity. Can I user a cheaper thermostat like ZooMed or Alife which run under $40 instead of the $126 and up line of thermostats?



Separate question: substrate...what to use? My boa is on carpet on top of paper. My Burm is on paper. The Burm urinates (literally passes water and some urates) 2-3 times a week. He's an older fellow with a checkered past. I'd like to keep the humidity up but at the same time, have something easy to clean.



Thanks guys!

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