Just looking to refresh this.

Both of these are easterns. The small 1 is eating pretty much regularly again, and the bigger 1 is eating 1-2 worms every 10-14 days (he used to eat 3 worms, twice a week, he was too fussy to switch to pinks) and stays on the cooler side of the tank. The smaller girl spends a little more time in the water dish lately. (don't see any mites)

Where I live is cold. I'm having a hard time keeping the tank really warm. I moved them to a 10 gallon, have a heat lamp and undertank heater on 1 side, put a towel over the cool side so less warm air escapes and it's about 70 according to the thermometer.

So here's my questions........ Short of turning up the heat in my house 10 degrees (very costly), what is the best way to heat these guys up, and, Should I just throw in the towel a put the bigger guy into brumation? I don't want to keep him in limbo if he's really looking for a nap.

I know you guys will come thru for me, you always do. Thanks in advance for the help.
Mike