..."but then the hot end drops to 96-97, and the basking spot goes to around 115."



That's pretty close. I'd go with that, and look into getting that extra 5° from the basking light. You can achieve this by lowering it slightly, more wattage and raising it, putting a dome around it (if it doesn't already have one). I'd be more worried about the uros not being able to cool off. Substrate shouldn't really effect the temps (maybe at first morning while it's still cool) as you should be taking ambient temps anyway.

Also, another note, though not mandatory, it's good practice that when introducing two uros, that you provide two basking spots, feed bowls and hides to minimize stress incase they don't get along. They may get along right away, but it's a thought to keep in mind (didn't mean to throw a wrench in the mix). I just got a cage a week or so ago and put a male and female together. It's only 4'x2'x18" and I was able to get the good gradient with the before mentioned needs.

-Jim
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