You did get the ambient temperature and humidity level correct or I would recommend that too. I have 2 seperate temperature gauge for cold side and one on the middle (not necessary but I love over-killing) and humidity gauge at middle also.

Now to measure the temperatures, there are two ways. Which one is purchasing electric thermometer (I forgot the brand at this moment) or just using gauge that any pet store would carry (I use zilla which comes with humidity level gauge)

I use gauge although it does not give accurate temperature but I dont like having bunch of wires inside the enclousure so I use gauges and also little aquarium wall sticker? Thermometer is "okay" to use but that is worse than gauge since there is a chance it might measure substrate temperature rather than measuring actual cold-side temperature. So I use it anyway.

Hydrofarm thermostat comes with a little probe that attatched on the actual thermostat that must be inserted inside the soil to get the temperature if that is what you are asking.

So in summary,
it is my set so some might not agree but I would say ambient temperature at med. 80's fahrenheit. Cold side at high 70's F (ex. 76-78F). Basking, thermostat set as 91-92F with (+- 2F), with +94F seem bit high but in the basking spot of mine is about .5-.75 inch deep and top covered with bit wet moss so my bp never got a burn or never had a problem. It maybe bit too deep some may say actually. I hope my advice helped you a little!


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