So after having my gecko for about 2 months, I finally got a UTH.(my parents have been very supportive for buying the things for my leo and making sure it's good quality) I was just using a 75 watt heat lamp and he was doing just fine, but I wanted to make sure he was proper heat. So now I have a zoo med reptitherm heat mat(got it today) that is working great. I have it set to 91°F with a hydrofarm digital thermostat. Is this ok? My air temp is also about 80 with the 75 watt heat lamp. (Blue, but it actually turns out purple)
Hi ~
I highly suggest you chose one thread and keep all your questions about your leo right there. That will give you the quickest replies, prevent repeats, and keep everyone in the know about what is going on.
1. What are the
dimensions of your tank and the
dimensions of your new UTH?
2. Did you place it at one end of the tank?
3. Good on the Hydrofarm set at 91*F?
4. Check the thermostat's probe setting by taping a digital thermometer's probe to the thermostat's probe
5. What type of purple heat bulb?
Temperatures for all leos regardless of size
88-93 F (31-34 C) ground temp at warm end inside the warm dry hide
no greater than 85 F (29.5 C) air temp - 4 inches above ground on the warm end
no greater than 75 F (24.5 C) air temp - 4 inches above ground on the cool end
Leave the UTH on 24/7. Can turn off overhead heating at night unless the ambient room temperatures are particularly cool during the night.
