I need some help or advice with the probe on my new reptile basics rack!!!!

[Spaniard]

Oh ok that is what I thought. LOL I got ya now That is the way I had it first I guess I should have left it that way! Thanks for your help!

No problem, anytime

[Kaorte]

This is just a little peeve of mine but just because our body temp is 98.6 doesn't mean your ENTIRE body is at 98.6, it represents the core body temp. Your appendages can be 10-15* cooler. So it isn't really accurate to guess the heat of something with you hands.

I would just set your thermostat at like 95* right now and wait until you get the heat gun, then you can fiddle with it more.

[BAD Morphs]

This is just a little peeve of mine but just because our body temp is 98.6 doesn't mean your ENTIRE body is at 98.6, it represents the core body temp. Your appendages can be 10-15* cooler. So it isn't really accurate to guess the heat of something with you hands.

I would just set your thermostat at like 95* right now and wait until you get the heat gun, then you can fiddle with it more.

Ok good cause I have it set at 96 and thought the same thing. Wait to get the temp gun to mess with it anymore! I do have another question for you Kaorte, If it would be too hot they would move from the hot side to the cool side right? Cause all three of the ones I have housed in that rack are basking on the hot side, but is it because they just fed and need more heat or because the temp is ok??

[Spaniard]

This is just a little peeve of mine but just because our body temp is 98.6 doesn't mean your ENTIRE body is at 98.6, it represents the core body temp. Your appendages can be 10-15* cooler. So it isn't really accurate to guess the heat of something with you hands.

I would just set your thermostat at like 95* right now and wait until you get the heat gun, then you can fiddle with it more.

I know but it helps people realize how warm we really are in comparison.

I have a temp gun, I went through the temp every part of my body phase with it already

[Kaorte]

Ok good cause I have it set at 96 and thought the same thing. Wait to get the temp gun to mess with it anymore! I do have another question for you Kaorte, If it would be too hot they would move from the hot side to the cool side right? Cause all three of the ones I have housed in that rack are basking on the hot side, but is it because they just fed and need more heat or because the temp is ok??

Normally, this is how snakes get burned, they don't realize when it gets too hot. I am sure your temps are in a good range right now. If you just fed them, that is probably why they are on the hot side. They will thermoregulate as needed given the correct temp gradient

[BAD Morphs]

Update: I went lastnight and got an infrared thermometer at Auto Zone for 19.99!! Good deal I think since the one I am waiting for cost me 24.99 and had to pay to get it shipped! So anyways I have my thermostat set at 100 degrees because They are in my room in the basement and it is pretty cool down there and that keeps the hot spot at 90 degrees and the cool side at 80 degrees. Thanks All!!!!