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Cage Temps

bradmtx Jan 21, 2004 07:24 AM

Now a lot has been said about the correct temps for basking. I have heard ranges anywhere from 95-105. Not much has been said for for the cooler side of cage to create a gradient. Now I happen to have 2 Vision (model 332) cages stacked (will add a 3rd later on in year). I did a temp check last night for the 1st time. Using a 60 watt regular bulb in each (testing before i purchased the regular basking bulb,)under the basking light (approx 10" under) the reading I got on the top cage was around 107. The cools spot was around 82-84. Is this gradient ok for the dragons? The bottom cage has a 102 at the basking site and around an 80 at teh cools spot. I feel the basking spot is ok but, is it cool enough on the cool side for them?

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BeginnersBasics Jan 21, 2004 07:26 AM

The temps for both basking and cool side you listed for the top cage is perfect.
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