Is it possible to cheaply do? COuld I make a metal container and just
put a small appliance lightbulb in there? WOuld it hurt to be
constantly on?

This will give you a nice unit that will serve the purpose well. Make sure
you wire up the bulb holder sensibly. If you are in a cold area, an old bar
fridge that no longer works could make it even easier to make and keep the
heat in all through that long winter. A 40 watt bulb will probably be enough
depending on the size of your box.

Hope this helps,
Peter

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Is it possible to cheaply do? COuld I make a metal container and just
put a small appliance lightbulb in there? WOuld it hurt to be
constantly on?

The local dealer told me that 7018MR (moisture resistant) keeps well in
the gasket-sealed plastic tube rod holders.

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| Is it possible to cheaply do? COuld I make a metal container and just
| put a small appliance lightbulb in there? WOuld it hurt to be
| constantly on?

I got a 30MM (?) ammo can and tacked in a divider with a bunch of small
holes (actually parts of an old PC power supply. I cut off some of the tabs
and welded the tabs in, attached to the divider, making the divider
removable) The divider holds just enough room for a 100W reptile heater
bulb and keeps the can at about 132 degrees or more (hard to tell with what
I measured it with) all the time. The same bracket that holds the lamp base
also holds the male power receptacle I took out of the power supply and
mounted it in the end of the can, though the end wall. This way I plug the
can in, leaving one latch undone, then after a day or two of non-use I close
the lid completely and remove the cord. When it cools down its now vacuum
packed.

I guess you are in a humid climate. Some folks here use a 5 gallon
bucket and glue in short lengths of PVC pipe. Cover as needed.