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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DustyD" data-source="post: 210650" data-attributes="member: 36911">I think it is possible and  Nurse Ratchet hits all the major concerns. I have a similar problem with colder nights, I live in Maine.I would be curious about how much of inside the terrarium would get heated since three sides would not. If you go forward, I would test this out without the T. Once put in, likely the T would be drawn to the heat and hopefully would stay near the background. Still other parts might be cold.My approach is different and more expensive, but I work most overnights so I fear leaving a space heater on, even with all the safety features.I keep my tarantula enclosures within larger enclosure and try to heat that area inside. I currently am using an Exo Terra 36x18x12. I use low watt reptile  heating cable that I have strung up around inside the Exo Terra, spreading out the heat a bit better. The T's still spend some time where the cable comes closest. But now it is much less. I have a smaller PVC enclosure for my smaller slings with a cable inside.Both also help to keep a curious cat away from the T's.</blockquote>