Roe progression thread!

[dakski]

The probe is placed with scotch tape, and the sticky UTH over it so its secure. I probably bumped it the other day while I was cleaning the gecko tanks (right beside her tank). I'm so glad shes okay! Ive calmed down and I'm fixing everything, and temps now are:

83°F Hot Side
78°F Cool Side
79°F Gradient

UTH now is 100°F and only getting better. Thank you! Ill make sure to follow that every morning, not just with Roe but with my other two. I always make sure they have water but I'm not so great with checking the temps and looking at the probe. Thank you! I hope I didn't stress Roe out too much with the surprise belly check!

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Scotch tape is terrible. It won't hold it, or at least not for long.

Am I correct that it is sandwiched between the UTH and the tank and resting on something to keep it from coming out also?

Either way, use duct/electrical tape, etc, IMO.

Roe was probably more stressed out by the super hot environment than you taking her out.

Until you get in the habit, I would check morning and night.

At this point, I check my thermostats 2X a day, and make sure the probes are where they are supposed to be as well.

I usually only check temps 1X a day because my setup is very reliable as long as the probes are in place. I also check if there is any dramatic change in room temp, humidity, etc.

My probes are secured and I have yet to have one come out. However, I still check.

In my old setup, it wasn't as good, and I moved the gecko tank a little and pulled the probe out. I checked 1/2 hour later and it had come out and was too hot. Also make a habit of checking the probes and temps anytime you move a setup. Too risky not too.

The point is twofold. 1. Better safe than sorry. 2. We all make mistakes. It happens. How we respond and how we limit the damage is what makes the difference.

I didn't want you to think I was picking on you and thought I was immune to mistakes. I am still learning, we all should be. I make mistakes too. However knowing that, I check the tanks often!

Don't get discouraged. When you get in a routine, you will feel better, the animals will be better for it, and you will sleep at night. Better for all.