How to manage ambient temperature
Currently i'm using a 50w lamp to heat up the temperature. The ambient temperature in the terrarium usually ranges to about 85-90F but when I turn it off at night it drops to mid 70s. Is this alright to do or should I invest in a proper ceramic heat emitter and probably a second thermostat for the new lamp?
Re: How to manage ambient temperature
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Stewart_Reptiles
Well first the ambient should not be between 85 and 90
Ambient should be 78/80 and hot side should be 88/90
So how do you provide a hot spot and a cool spot? Usually the hot spot will be provided with a UTH and a thermostat as for the ambient temp it will depends on the room temp itself, and if that is not high enough you will need supplemental heat , it can be a heated room if you have several animals, a heat lamp or a second UTH with a Tstat set to achieve optimal temps on the cool side.
I have a uth with a thermostat for a hot side. I've only used the heat lamp for a few days to gauge how hot it would be and unfortunately it was too hot. Throughout the day the average temperature is about mid 70s. I'll be sure to get a che and second thermostat soon so I can have a proper temp.
Re: How to manage ambient temperature
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VultureTim
I have a uth with a thermostat for a hot side. I've only used the heat lamp for a few days to gauge how hot it would be and unfortunately it was too hot. Throughout the day the average temperature is about mid 70s. I'll be sure to get a che and second thermostat soon so I can have a proper temp.
Pretty much any heat source should be regulated, yup. You're on the right track.
How to manage ambient temperature
All heating elements in regards to captive reptile husbandry need to be regulated. Period.
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