I was at the pet store today and I saw something called heat cable.Is this good for crested geckos?Or is it bad because it is direct contact with the animal?
10-30-2004, 10:43 PM
led4urhead
Heat Cable?
Moved to the crestie forum.
10-30-2004, 10:46 PM
Shaun J
it was intended to be for all reptiles,but i wrote cresty.Oh well,thanx,carson
10-30-2004, 11:48 PM
RobertCoombs
Not for sure of the make of the heat cable you saw but The cable I have gets very hot so it would need to be controlled using a thermostat ... Also for cresteds you dont want a large heated area a small hot spot of 80-83 degrees is more than enough heat for a crested I heat my cages with only a under cabinate flourecent fixture mounted in the cage
10-31-2004, 12:36 AM
Shaun J
similarities!
I heard you dont need a heating source for cresties,room temps are fine,is that true?
10-31-2004, 11:02 AM
RobertCoombs
That would Highly depend on you room temps..... :wink:
10-31-2004, 11:05 AM
Shaun J
My room temps are around 85 in the day,is this good?
Marla wrote a great Crestie caresheet. Might wanna give it a look over. It should answer most of your questions :D
10-31-2004, 11:11 AM
RobertCoombs
ambient of 85 is a bit high and would likely stress them out target ambient temps should fall in the mid to high 70's
10-31-2004, 11:39 AM
Shaun J
what if i turn the fan on in my room on low setting?
10-31-2004, 11:53 AM
RobertCoombs
A little common sence is all that is needed to figure out how to reduce your room temps . try useing the fan .. measure your room temps and see if it works... :wink: