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Temps

mrslate Jun 11, 2008 07:08 PM

Does anyone think 80-100F ambient 120-130F surface temp for basking 70-75F night isn't hot enough? (curious...)

Replies (4)

orangudan Jun 11, 2008 10:48 PM

I'd say thats about right,

Rosebuds Jun 12, 2008 01:22 PM

Me too. Why do you ask?

KevinM Jun 14, 2008 10:44 AM

probably around 70-75 degrees as I turn off all lights/heat sources at night and keep the house on the coolish side at night. My mali does fine. My day temps are the same as you posted. I think (purely my opinion) that the night drops are beneficial. Can't really say why, but I think it better duplicates the desert conditions experienced in the wild.

Rosebuds Jun 14, 2008 10:53 AM

I agree. I think the lower drop allows them a deeper recuperative sleep at night.

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