The hot side is 95F and cool side is 78F. I have the regular zoo med thermometers. I plan on getting digital ones this weekend. I understand that their much more accurate. I would also like to get a rheostat. I forgot to mention that I had a piece of drift wood in the middle with vines and that's where she was sleeping. Right behind the drift wood in the middle of the tank under the vines. Should I take those out? Any suggestions?