His hot spot should remain a constant 90-92 degrees. You do not need to fluctuate it so he can digest. He will move back and forth from cool side to warm side on his own to thermoregulate. A heating pad with thermostat is essential.Originally Posted by KayleighBrown
Is feeding him two pinkies every 5 days safe? I don't know how much belly heat he needs to help him digest without fatality, and right now he's in a smaller plastic tank with aspen. Half of the tank is on the floor over my floor vent so it's got heat on the bottom, and it's not too hot for him, but he's always been the type to hang out on the cooler side for some reason. I just don't want to push him. But even after feeding him just one, like a few days, when I would weigh him he would still weigh the same. If he doesn't bulk up with two, I'm going to take him to a vet and have his poop tested.
The reason I've got it set up that way is because it's held in humidity better and it's not too wet. I'm going to be getting a tub for him with some heating pads tomorrow.
If you need more assistance in getting him set up then post a few pics of his enclosure so we can further assist you. We are always here to help...
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