I will install a moist hide once I have him in the bigger enclosure. He has moved out of his water bowl and is now just laying by the side of it, even though it's actually hotter now than when I last checked on him. I'm off to petco to see if I can get better thermometers. Does this definitely sound like a temperature issue? It just seems odd that he's the only one of 5 acting strangely. (I'm going to address the things you've brought up anyway of course, and I'm keeping the vet appointment on Monday just to be safe. I want my guy to be happy and healthy.)
-Jessica 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. > >
