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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 144773" data-attributes="member: 26980">If you are flexible with your room temps, try getting it to 75 degrees. 60s and low 70s are at the bottom range for tropical species. Think about what the climate is like at the equator, either desert or jungle as the case may be.If the room is to cold and you must use a heat lamp, in my opinion, keep the light bulb more then 8" away from anywhere the tarantula can touch and not more powerful then 25 watts. Mount it to the side or above, never below or inside!!You will need a voltage controller switch unless you user exact distance to get the temps right. You will also need a point and shoot Infrared thermometer to check every square inch for unsafe areas that can harm the T. If this doesn't sound like fun, just do mid 70s in your room and be happy. Always avoid all direct sunlight as well.</blockquote>