how would i know if the surface under the basking spot is to hot?
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to hot?
brokentoe
Apr 06, 2005 02:29 PM
Replies (5)
beaverman
Apr 06, 2005 03:02 PM
measure it with a heat gun
brokentoe
Apr 06, 2005 03:19 PM
and what should a heat gun measure so that it is safe?? also what if i dont have a heat gun....
el_toro
Apr 06, 2005 03:38 PM
Put your hand on the basking surface and hold it there. If it's too hot for you, then it's likely going to burn your uro, too. If your air temp is proper (around 120F for basking, measured with a digital probe thermometer), but the basking surface is too hot, then try a different basking surface. For example: lighter colored stone doesn't get as hot to the touch as dark stone, but you can still get the proper basking air temps.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
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spook
Apr 08, 2005 01:08 PM
Buy one if you're really interested in doing the best you can for your animal.
W.Wedeking
Apr 06, 2005 04:40 PM
By using a good thermometer. Something like a digital indoor/outdoor thermometer or a temperature gun.
Wendy 
Scales
