Quote Originally Posted by DestinyLynette View Post
The thing is, you need ambient heat AND belly heat... ambient air temps of 78-85 or so, and a hot spot for belly heat at 90-92. No heat tape = no thermal gradient = no thermoregulation = poor digestion.
No you don't lol. Just because you read a few care sheets that say that doesn't mean thats how it has to be done.