Robyn,



I just wanted to let you know. Since reading your posts about higher temps i decided to experiment with my own beardies. I just got a new baby beardie a month ago - and he was doing well, but not as great as i wanted him too. I was caring for him the way i have always raised my beardies - 20gallon long, an elevated basking spot, a cooler side branch, UVB bulb, calcium and multivitamin supplements etc etc...basking temps of 105-110degrees - measured with a digital thermometer and a temp gun.



Anyway, i decided it couldnt hurt and i upped his temps to 120...his basking spot is large enough that he can bask at temps ranging from 85 to 120 degrees and he loves it. He bounces back and force in and out of the various temps - mostly staying in the 95-115 range, but definately spending some quality basking time in the 120 range. His colors are better and his appetite is up. I am going to see about increasing the temps more by adding some more elevation to his basking spot.



anyway, i wanted to thank you for bringing another opinion - i am a full believe that there is so much we dont know about reptiles. Heck, a few years ago people were recomending we feed dog food to iguanas!!! Our knowledge of reptile care is ever growing and changing...and with this knowledge we are learning how to better fufill the needs of our reptilian cares. Being willing to embrace new ideas (of course, only those ideas that are backed by some good evidence and proof that they are sound and not harmful) and to keep our minds open to change in our keeping habits will help us to better care for our animals and help them live longer, higher quality lives. Ultimately, that is what its all about.
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