Leopard Gecko Corwin: New LG Momma!

[cricket4u]

At least she started to spend some time there now, good. Just curious, did you ever lower the warm side ground temp to 88?

Never mind, I guess you did not move it underneath the hide. See, if you are not stabilizing the temp under the hide, she will only remain there for as long as she can tolerate the heat. Without the probe controlling the temp, it will fluctuate too much during the day.

First log the temp in which the probe is placed now: 91F (this was wedged in between two tiles)

 

[Corwin's Keeper]

Just curious, did you ever lower the warm side ground temp to 88?

I will lower it tonight; I think I focused too much on the high end of the ground heat range (88-93F) - DUH. Geez...

 

[cricket4u]

I will lower it tonight; I think I focused too much on the high end of the ground heat range (88-93F) - DUH. Geez...

Okay, I'll try to explain it one more time! :fight::lol: Obviously the most important temp is the one under the hide. Why? Because if it's too hot she will avoid it as much as possible. The problem is you have the temp probe in between the tiles instead of underneath the hide. Chances are the temps in these 2 areas are not the same due to the fact the hides hold in heat. She may be almost comfortable at 91, however you have the probe wedged in between two tiles outside of the hide correct?

 

[Corwin's Keeper]

I promise I am not this stupid in real life (ok, maybe)! :biggrin:

"She may be almost comfortable at 91, however you have the probe wedged in between two tiles outside of the hide correct? "

The probe is wedged between two tiles but inside the dry hide. For now the dry hide is an opaque plastic tub that has been inverted. The probe and cord run between the tiles and the tub sits right on top. I will take picture and try to post it this weekend.

 

[cricket4u]

I promise I am not this stupid in real life (ok, maybe)! :biggrin:

"She may be almost comfortable at 91, however you have the probe wedged in between two tiles outside of the hide correct? "

The probe is wedged between two tiles but inside the dry hide. For now the dry hide is an opaque plastic tub that has been inverted. The probe and cord run between the tiles and the tub sits right on top. I will take picture and try to post it this weekend.

Thank you for the correction, I'll now take my gloves back.:biggrin: