Do I put an undertank heater on the same side as the heat lamp or on the opposite side? Thanks in advance. Just a little confused
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Im mixed up
lg1990
Nov 01, 2003 06:12 AM
Replies (2)
clickman
Nov 01, 2003 07:50 AM
It's really not needed. It provides heat from the bottom, where as a heat lamp provides it from the top. A good bulb should be putting the temps up to digestable (~100-105 F is a safe range) ranges. They can thermoregulate by moving to cooler/warmer areas, so as long as theres one warm side with a basking spot you're fine. Or if your house drops below 60(F) at night, which is unlikely.
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LdyPayne
Nov 01, 2003 04:03 PM
Undertank Heaters are not necessary for dragons at all. They don't sense heat from their bellies like snakes do. It is better to use a bright basking light of high enough wattage to raise teh basking temperature between 95F-115F, the higher end for younger dragons. Basking temp is also the same as surface temperatures. Ambient (air) temps should be around 90-95F with a cool end of 75-85F
