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    Leo not going in warm hide?

    Ive had my female leo for about 6 months, and ive noticed that recently she hasnt been going in her warm hide very much. And whenever i pick her up, she is cold. Shes in a 20L tank with a hide on warm and cool side, water bowl, food bowl, plants. her temps are around 88 on warm side, and 70-75 on cool side. She eats every other day crickets and mealworms dusted w calcium 3 times a week. any idea whats wrong?

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    Re: Leo not going in warm hide?

    Quote Originally Posted by bamf64 View Post
    her temps are around 88 on warm side, and 70-75 on cool side.
    How are you measuring the temps, what type of thermometer are you using? How is the tank heated (lights, UTH, combo)? Perhaps it is a lot warmer than you think...or just not 'right' for her.
    They are pretty good about thermoregulating, if she is otherwise healthy it's probably nothing to worry about...but do keep an eye out.

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    Re: Leo not going in warm hide?

    Quote Originally Posted by Clementine_3 View Post
    How are you measuring the temps, what type of thermometer are you using? How is the tank heated (lights, UTH, combo)? Perhaps it is a lot warmer than you think...or just not 'right' for her.
    They are pretty good about thermoregulating, if she is otherwise healthy it's probably nothing to worry about...but do keep an eye out.
    Shes being heated with a UTH controlled with a thermostat around 88-90F. Im using a Yellow zoomed digital thermometer. Ill watch out some more. shes eating and everything so im sure there isnt anything wrong.

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    Re: Leo not going in warm hide?

    Quote Originally Posted by bamf64 View Post
    Shes being heated with a UTH controlled with a thermostat around 88-90F. Im using a Yellow zoomed digital thermometer. Ill watch out some more. shes eating and everything so im sure there isnt anything wrong.
    My female likes to hang on the cooler end a lot but she will go to the warmer end when she feels like it. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, but if you notice any difference in behavior definitely consider a vet if she isn't acting like her normal self.
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