Yes, too hot...

Posted by Roger on February 02, 2002 at 15:47:46:

In Reply to: Basking temps posted by vicky on February 02, 2002 at 13:15:59:

:but now the temp is 116-118 deg. Is this way too high or will I have to try an 80W bulb? \

95 to 98 degrees is the needed temperature. Can you move the lights up higher over the basking spot?

: Also what temp should the waterbowl be?

70 degrees should be enough. Igs will crawl into colder water if it's there, but 70 is the lowest I would recommend. (BTW, 70 feels cold to us.) It takes a lot of energy to keep water warm. Can you lower the light to within 12 inches of the water? You might consider getting an under-cage heater for the water.

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