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Hi. Right now might not be the best time to be here at KS. I dont mean to stab any of my fellow LeoFans in the back, but newbies have questions.

I am not an expert. I'll tell you that straight up. But with all thats going on now, you questions might not get answered and you might not get friendly answers. I dont know how old any of you are, but if your young, I don't think your parents will really want you coming here if they see some of these postings going on.

If you dont like whats going on here, and want to ask a question, or whatever, feel free to email me. I'll do my best to answer your questions, and if they are a bit out of my league, I'll forward them on to someone with more knowledge.I just think that someone has to be there for you and your questions and your lizards. My email is lostkauze@aol.com if any of you are interested. Just trying to do what I think is right and fair for you guys.

Michael

Hi thank you so much I have had a few ppl (very few)_ help out somewhat but yeah trying to get answers around here is vertually impossible. I am trying to find a good tank temp. I have a day lamp and a heating pad in a 20 gallon for the day and the heating pad and night glow bulb for the night time. My temps for the day time on the wARm side: AIR= 90 SAND=101 and on the cool side AIR=86 SAND=96 this is too hot isnt it? I cant get a warm and cool side no matter what I do. when I shut off the heating pad it gets too cool. PLEASE HELP

What type heating pad are you using ?
Pretty much all of them are adjustable,try backing it down a notch.
This is why I use FlexWatt tape with a thermostat for my snakes.
Much better control of temps.
Do you have the pad running length wise ? if so turn it 180* so it only covers one end of the tank.
What kind of substrate are you using ?
Most of all what are you using to measure temps with ? most likely your problem right there,those cheapo stick on things are junk !Also how close to the heat source are you getting temp readings from ?(Should be 2" off sub)
I use AcuRite* Digital Temp/Humidity guages from Walmarts for my snakes.Lots of BANG for the Buck with these little jewels
Model # 00891
Dual Indoor/Outdoor sensors
Min/Max Temp/Humidity
Clock
$16.00US

yes I have my pad turned the right way and my thermometer 2" above substrate (which is diet aproved calcium sand) I know it poses a danger but a trusted friend who has dealt with all retiles for years uses it and said there have been no problems. anyway um yes I do have a cheepo stick on thermometer I am going to by a dial or digital today. hopefully it helps and no my heatingf pad isnt adjustable it is from zoo med.

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I'll help however I can.

I do apologize to all the newbies - I am embarrassed that people on this forum are doing what they're doing.

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Christina

Leopard Gecko Morph Descriptions

2.3 leos
-0.1 tangerine het rainwater albino w/jungle background (Blinkers)
-0.2 jungles (Vahz & Skissor)
-1.0 tremper albino (Spitfire)
-1.0 tangerine rainwater albino (Bronx)

-ignorance is not to be punished when one is trying to gain knowledge...what scares me is the vast number of people who, when given the information to gain knowledge, choose to ignore it.

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Jeff, "The Gecko Guy"

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Christina

Leopard Gecko Morph Descriptions

2.3 leos
-0.1 tangerine het rainwater albino w/jungle background (Blinkers)
-0.2 jungles (Vahz & Skissor)
-1.0 tremper albino (Spitfire)
-1.0 tangerine rainwater albino (Bronx)

-ignorance is not to be punished when one is trying to gain knowledge...what scares me is the vast number of people who, when given the information to gain knowledge, choose to ignore it.

n/p
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Jeff, "The Gecko Guy"

Im sure you could email anyone on this forum that you feel comfortable asking have read their previous posts...im no where near expert but i do have some knowledge and i frequently talk to the old timers on here that know quite a bit so feel free to email anyone of us....

reflex21089@msn.com
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-Bryan

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hi all who responded to this post about needing help thanks you so much for taking the time to help me. I did buy a digital thermometer today i got 88 on the hot side and 81 on the cool side. I didnt get a chance to read all these posts cuz I am just on my way in real quick but I will check them out later. again thanks alot