Quote Originally Posted by Kimchi~ View Post
I use the Hydrofarm Jump Start Thermometer. It's around $30 and you can get it off Amazon with Prime shipping. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NZZG3S..._mCPNwbCQ4XBRT (If you do not have Prime membership, sign up for the 30-day free trial and then cancel it when you're all done.) I've been using it for a year and while it's not perfect, it works well for what you pay for.

Contrary to what someone else said, you do need around a 90-93 degree hot spot in the cage. 80-85 ambient temperature is good and he'll be fine with that until you get the thermostat.

The loose skin and the cloudy eye caps were just stuck shed. The humidity in his cage before you got him was too low. If it happens again or there is still some shed left, soak him in slightly warm water and boost the humidity in his tub until it's gone.
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Thanks much! All of you have been very informative and helpful and I appreciate it to the fullest. I was so worried that he was already too far gone but super happy that he already looks alot better. I am going to order the thermostat this week and I may need some help in setting the tub up and properly connecting everything.

This forum is the best place I could have found! 😊