Just got Zilla Thermometer and Hygrometer

[LEOPARD1]

Well, I bought it after I read a bunch of reviews. I have nothing to independently verify the accuracy of the thing but here are my current readings.

72 degrees on warm side (about 3 inchs above ground)
42 percent on warm side, its a 5.5 gallon I didnt think there would be a huge difference in heat gradient so I didnt measure the cool side.

I have a 15 watt zoo med heat cable as my UTH.

Any suggestions? I was thinking about buying a low wattage heat bulb....

L@1

 

[hmarie186]

What are the actual ground temp readings? That matters more than the ambient air.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Have you a digital or analog model? Sometimes that makes a big difference in the accuracy.

 

[LEOPARD1]

Thanks for the responses!

Digitital

92 degrees ground temp. probably would have hit 95 but I got tired of waiting Its warm to the human hand.

I dont like the 72 degrees 2 1/2 -3 inches above ground though. I have a light to mimic sunlight it emits 2 degrees of heat to the ambient air temp.

L@!

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Well, I bought it after I read a bunch of reviews. I have nothing to independently verify the accuracy of the thing but here are my current readings.

72 degrees on warm side (about 3 inchs above ground)
42 percent on warm side, its a 5.5 gallon I didnt think there would be a huge difference in heat gradient so I didnt measure the cool side.

I have a 15 watt zoo med heat cable as my UTH.

Any suggestions? I was thinking about buying a low wattage heat bulb....

L@1

Thanks for the responses!

Digitital

92 degrees ground temp. probably would have hit 95 but I got tired of waiting Its warm to the human hand.

L@!

It is very important to be patient and wait till the maximum temp is achieved on your new digital thermometer. After all your little leo will soon experience the max (and he has nowhere to run).

What temperature is the cool end as measured by the probe?

Recommended 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. Turn off the overhead lighting/heating at night (~12 hours on and ~12 hours off) unless ambient room temperatures are particularly cool during the night.


Can I mention something? You and your leo would be much better off if you would create a single "Setup" thread for this leo rather than posting short threads here and there. Duplicate suggestions would be avoided. No more Dizzy Lizzie. :razz:

I know I have not replied to your Health Questionnaire again yet. Then there is your calcium post. You have my attention.

 

[LEOPARD1]

It is very important to be patient and wait till the maximum temp is achieved on your new digital thermometer. After all your little leo will soon experience the max (and he has nowhere to run).

What temperature is the cool end as measured by the probe?

Recommended 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. Turn off the overhead lighting/heating at night (~12 hours on and ~12 hours off) unless ambient room temperatures are particularly cool during the night.

Can I mention something? You and your leo would be much better off if you would create a single "Setup" thread for this leo rather than posting short threads here and there. Duplicate suggestions would be avoided. No more Dizzy Lizzie. :razz:

I know I have not replied to your Health Questionairre again yet. Then there is your calcium post. You have my attention.

I am kind of a space cadet and work in the mental health field and am burnt to a crisp. I will do my best to take the suggestion on the posting thing. Im naturally "all over the place".

L@1