Ok so with a ton of help my cage is all done. I have the Herpstat setup CHE for my heat source. (I know UTH is preferred but just couldn't pull it off in this cage without blowing budget = long story).

I am now trying to fine tune temps. I have the Herpstat probe in a mounting bracket sticking straight up about 4" off of the substrate. It is set to 86.5 so I could achieve that 92 hot spot and a warm hide (Exo-Terra medium cave). Humidity is 55-65 most days.

I was just reading a thread that said ambient should be below 85. 2/3's of my cage is 78-84 from cool to warm. Is my 86.5 on the hot side a touch too hot? should I just lower it to 85?