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RE: secondary heat source

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Posted by: rtl402 at Thu Aug 28 07:43:02 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by rtl402 ]  
   

All night heat should be supplied by a ceramic heat emitter, nothing that has any type of light. Also, a 40 breeder is a bit on the small side. You should look for something closer to a 48"x18" or 48"x24". Can you get the proper temps in a 40 breeder, yes. can you get the proper temp gradient, absolutely not. The gradient is more important then being able to just get the right temps in a tiny area. Uro's are not as small as a gecko, and need to be able to regulate their body temps, so the gradient is very important.

Hope that helps.


   

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  • secondary heat source - gene22, Thu Aug 28 05:54:15 2008
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