hello, i have a jackson and the ambient temp is 75 and the basking spot is about 85. at night the temp drops only about 2 degrees. any suggestion on getting the temp to drop the recommended 10 degrees would be highly appreciated.thanks matt
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night time temp drop for jacksons
schwartzenstobe
Jan 05, 2005 09:42 PM
Replies (4)
Carlton
Jan 05, 2005 11:07 PM
What is the nightime temp in the room the cage is in? What part of the country are you in? I assume all lights are off at night? If your room isn't cooling off the cage won't either. You may have to cool the room by opening a window, running a large fan, or even getting a small window mount AC and run it for a couple of hours in the evening. Or, move the cage to a cooler part of your house. I've heard of people putting blue ice freezer packs on the cage top and aiming a small fan that blows the chilled air into the cage. If you are heating your house try turning the thermostat down at night.
schwartzenstobe
Jan 06, 2005 08:24 AM
Carlton,the nighttime temp in the room is 75.I have the cage in the basement because it is less traffic.I have 2 boxers that freak him out. the furnice is down there so it is always warm and i live in new jersey. thanks matt
schwartzenstobe
Jan 07, 2005 09:41 AM
tHE ROOM MY CHAM IS IN IS ALWAYS 75. I KEEP HIM DOWN STAIRS WHERE THE FURNISE IS. IT HAS LESS TRAFFIC AND MY 2 BOXERS ARE UPSTAIRS AND THEY FREAK HIM OUT. ALSO I LIVE IN NEW JERSEY THANKS MATT PS THE LIGHT DO GO OUT AT NIGHT.
Carlton
Jan 10, 2005 01:56 PM
That temp is TOO WARM for your jax at night!!
