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basking temps

mkper5 Jun 10, 2005 11:47 PM

How hot can a basking temp get. Mine is around 130 degrees. Is that to hot. His log is pretty hot when I put my hand on it. I can just stand keeping it there. Is this ok.

Replies (2)

lwcamp Jun 11, 2005 06:49 AM

>>How hot can a basking temp get. Mine is around 130 degrees. Is
>>that to hot. His log is pretty hot when I put my hand on it. I
>>can just stand keeping it there. Is this ok.

Perfect. It is when you can't stand keeping it there that it is too hot.

Luke

monitormike1 Jun 12, 2005 11:44 PM

my argus monitors ihave 4 they all bask at between 140 to about 155. they are all healthy and active at these temps

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