when i took my burm out yesterday and today when i touched him he was cold and his temps are right in his cage what is wrong or is that normal and okay?
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burmking
Jul 11, 2003 11:33 AM
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Carmichael
Jul 11, 2003 11:45 AM
Being an ectotherm, your burm should be regulating itselt between warm and cool areas within its enclosure. When cooled off, your burm will feel cool; when warm, well, you get the picture. When my burms have spent some time basking under their radiant heat panel (I use pro products exclusively), they do indeed feel warm to the touch and when they are resting on the unheated end of the cage, they feel cooler...that's the life of a reptile.
I would recommend checking your temps again (particularly the temps in close proximity to the floor of the cage since that is probably where your burm is hanging out). If they read cool even on the "warm" side, then you need to re-evaluate your heating methods. If your burm is alert, active, feeding well, etc. then I wouldn't worry too much. Of course, when in doubt, seek the advice of a quality herp vet.
Rob Carmichael, Director/Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation (IL)
Carmichael
Jul 11, 2003 11:47 AM
Being an ectotherm, your burm should be regulating itselt between warm and cool areas within its enclosure. When cooled off, your burm will feel cool; when warm, well, you get the picture. When my burms have spent some time basking under their radiant heat panel (I use pro products exclusively), they do indeed feel warm to the touch and when they are resting on the unheated end of the cage, they feel cooler...that's the life of a reptile.
I would recommend checking your temps again (particularly the temps in close proximity to the floor of the cage since that is probably where your burm is hanging out). If they read cool even on the "warm" side, then you need to re-evaluate your heating methods. If your burm is alert, active, feeding well, etc. then I wouldn't worry too much. Of course, when in doubt, seek the advice of a quality herp vet.
Rob Carmichael, Director/Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
City of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation (IL)
