Going off feed

[NotBrandon]

I've not used red runners. They are too fast for me! I do have a Blaptica dubia colony that I feed now and then.

Here's a feeder link with info on some feeders. Click: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...ckets-blaptica-dubia-hornworms-silkworms.html

Locate the moist hide on the warm end of the enclosure. It should contain moist paper towels, sphagnum moss, or Eco Earth coco fiber. If it is self contained like this, it will be much easier to keep it moist.

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How is your leo doing for temperatures? The range I use is from 88-92*F as measured on the floor of the warm dry hide by a digital thermometer with a probe. That's necessary for proper digestion. Cool end ground temperatures underneath the cool dry hide should range from 70-75*F.

The floor temp inside the waterbowl/cave is 90-95*f. The cool side is 70-80*f. And by self contained you mean use moss inside the butter container?

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

The floor temp inside the waterbowl/cave is 90-95*f. The cool side is 70-80*f. And by self contained you mean use moss inside the butter container?

What type thermometer do you use?

Contain damp moss, damp paper towels, or damp Eco Earth coco fiber inside the butter container.

Use an opaque container like the Country Crock one that has a lid. Then just cut the hole. It will be easier to keep the substrate moist if your container has a lid.

94-95*F is a little warm. Might you get a Hydrofarm thermostat from Amazon? A thermostat will keep the temperatures within a narrow range and prevent potential house fires from overheating.

 

[kholtme]

I believe a theromstat is a necessary item to have with leopard geckos. Not only do they keep the floor temps right where you need them for the best health of your leopard geckos, but they also help prevent fire hazards from UTH's over heating. Also, the half log that you use in the middle of your hide as a moist hide isnt the best. With that open of a hide it wont hold moisture well, also it doesnt have the security that a warm hide needs to allow your leo to feel safe. 95 is a tad too warm, i dont think it is too warm to burn your gecko, but i think it is a little discomforting for you gecko. As Elizabeth said, 88-92 is the best temps for the warm side, but for the warm moist hide (which should be offered 24/7) should be directly above the UTH and more enclose to help hold moisture and let you gecko feel more secure while in the hide. Depending on the UTH you use, if the temps reach 93 max, i dont think that is a concern, but any warmer than that is too warm. I also recommend you not use loose substrate. Tile or paper towels are the best substrate for leos. Tiles being better than paper towels.

 

[NotBrandon]

What type thermometer do you use?

Contain damp moss, damp paper towels, or damp Eco Earth coco fiber inside the butter container.

Use an opaque container like the Country Crock one that has a lid. Then just cut the hole. It will be easier to keep the substrate moist if your container has a lid.

94-95*F is a little warm. Might you get a Hydrofarm thermostat from Amazon? A thermostat will keep the temperatures within a narrow range and prevent potential house fires from overheating.

So I sorta kinda a tiny bit disregarded your guy's suggestions. To deal with the hotside floor I took a tupperware container and cut a hole in the top. Placed a paper towel, and eco earth inside. Covered the top and around the opening with eco earth as well. The temp seems to stop at 91*f and humidity goes no higher than ~50%. She seemed to take to the new setup pretty fast the first night and found her curled up inside asleep.