argente wrote:
Thanks, Julie.
Our AC is broken so it is hot and sticky in the whole house right
now. Not sure of his weight, but he's a big boy with a fat tail; no
major loss or gains lately. I looked him over and didn't see any
obvious signs of trauma. He's in a 10x20" (will be moving to a larger
tank when I move next week) by himself with a log hide and a log to
climb on and sit under on the warm end.
A bigger set-up does sounds good to create a better temperature gradient.
There's not enough room for a separate humid box but I mist his tank
during the shedding period and he's never had any trouble with shedding.
He would still like it though. It provides them a measure of comfort as
well as helping them shed. It is very natural for lizards to be in moist
hiding spot during hot parts of the day. I'd say he'd choose this over
the water dish.
Temps are measured with thermometer strips at gecko height on the
inside of each end of the tank. I just took a look and it's saying 81
by the water dish and 85 under the lamp.
Here's the deal with temp strips - they can be way off, as much as 20
deg. They are useful to see if you have a temp. gradient though mounted
in the places you have mounted them. Use a mercury-type fish tank
thermometer (about $5 at any place that sells fish), a probe type from
Radio Shack or a laser temp device like Pro Exotics sells.
Should I move my fan into the gecko room for the time being? I did
turn the lamp off for a while but put it back on after I had him out
to look at him this morning because he felt pretty cold. The girls'
lamps are still off and their temps read 80 everywhere. They are all
in their regular hiding places and seem as active as usual.
I'd find out what the more accurate measured temps are and adjust
accordingly.
Julie B.
-Jessica
I'd say your cool end is kinda warm. What size is his terrarium? How are
you measuring the temps? Does he have a humid box to shed in? How is is
weight and body condition in general?
Julie B.
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