I was just wondering if this was normal behavior, I check my temps throughout the day and I believe I have a nice gradient that ranges from 72-76 F on one side to 82-86 F on the opposite side (depending on what time of day). All readings taken on the surface of the substrate which is shredded aspen. I only see her hanging out in her cool hide. She comes out once each day around the same time for 20-30 min at around 10 A.M. and roams the whole enclosure and than its back in her cool hide. I have a hide on each side plus a store bought fake hollowed out log that allows her to get from one side of her cage to the other without being exposed too much.