You will want to get an accurate reading of the temperatures on the basking rocks...there is no magic method of knowing the distance. You need to know the temp, then make your corrections.



I like to have an area for basking that gets up to 104-105 F, and also a cool end that may be closer to the mid-upper 90's.



I also keep my tanks in the basement, and use no insulation. I believe the cool down in the evening is beneficial to the lizards. I think my nighttime temps are around 67-68 F. Check yours, and its probably really similar.



Good luck with your new lizards.





John Eddington

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• Need help with Terrarium - ETChipotle, Mon May 19 08:52:54 2003
• Get a nice thermometer... - Johne, Mon May 19 09:53:01 2003
• 69 to above 120 seems like too much gradient : ( - ETChipotle, Mon May 19 11:45:31 2003
• Wow...glad you checked those temps... - Johne, Mon May 19 13:09:59 2003
• "The time has come".... - DC, Mon May 19 18:44:35 2003
• Todays Tweaks and Results - ETChipotle, Mon May 19 20:05:59 2003