I am really confused by all the temp stuff!!! And I have been reading this forum for a year now.



Why do you say no more than 140? Why does Christine say 120? How do you guys know what is actually required? Maybe you are stating what you guys are using, but if you are like me, you really don't know what is too much. None of us have any proof we know what we are recommending. Its obvious stuff like 110 is way too little, because the animals willingly flock to higher temps.

My spots are around 130, and I think they may be adequate, but not good. I have read that basking for hours, indicates lack of suitable temps. And that is what my female does, basks for hours. (My shelf is already raised as far as I can raise it, so to increase temps at this point, I need new bulbs, I think)



My point is, to tell someone completely new, do not go over 140, leads them to believe that 140 is dangerous, and below that is desirable. Is it? And, how do you know? What if its not enough, and their lizard becomes a tub of lard, dead in a year?



I'm not saying that I DO know, I don't, but from what I have read, providing more heat than you think you need, (and more cool) is the way to go. That way the animal can pick. Its their body, they know what they need, they are masters of their own metabolism. We humans prevent them from thermoregulating.



I'm aiming for 160 degree basking spots with new bulbs. And no, I don't know if that's enough. But its better than what I have now. They can use it or not at their discretion.

Cheers. D.

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