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Post by IrwinsMom on May 16, 2005 13:27:34 GMT -8
How big is your enclosure?
Right now the basking shelf area is 87 degrees. And my thermometer isn't directly under the two heat sources. The room he is kept in is almost always at least 72 degrees.
I plan on buying a digital temp/hygrometer soon. Right now I have a small analog temp gauge and it's hard to see.
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Post by prism_wolf on May 16, 2005 15:50:17 GMT -8
Analog thermometers...bah! Your temps may be fine. The analog therms are notorious for being as much as 15 degrees off. The coil looses it's integrity very quickly causing the coil to misread the actual air temps when it doesn't contract or expand right. Get the digi therm first...then try to add more heat if you still need it...  |
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Post by IrwinsMom on May 16, 2005 15:55:58 GMT -8
Bah! is right!! I hate that thing! I'm just waiting til I get a chance to go to Petsmart so I can see what they have before I spend money on shipping. I think they may have a digi Fluker's temp/hygro. What kind do you all have?
Oh and if you have time please answer my question in Lighting/Heating... ;D
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Post by prism_wolf on May 16, 2005 17:07:18 GMT -8
Already did! Don't waste money in the pet store if you don't have to. Go to a home improvement or large dept. store. $15 will get you a good digi-therm/hygrometer. album4055.fotopic.net/c85192.html For an idea of what to look for...use the link. It will be the second picture. |
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Post by IrwinsMom on May 16, 2005 17:14:10 GMT -8
Thanks for your reply in the lighting/heating...AND....
thanks for the tip on the gauge at Wal-Mart. I'll probably try to get all this stuff this weekend. I feel bad that Irwin probably doesn't have enough UVB lighting! I didn't really think much about it until the other day! Duh! Anyway, I guess the important thing is that I will be getting it for him!
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Post by IguanaKing on May 16, 2005 18:18:48 GMT -8
You might also consider a no-contact temperature gun. That way you can measure your ig's body temperature. Sometimes it can be very different from the surrounding air, depending on what type of heat source you are using. |
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