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temps for baby egyptian

k9pakldr Oct 27, 2008 03:08 PM

I just want to double check on temp gradient for a 4" baby egyptian.warmer than adults? or slightly cooler????
Thanks
Mike

Replies (2)

el_toro Oct 27, 2008 08:20 PM

Don't go warmer. The same as adults or ever so slightly cooler should be good.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Saharan Uros (Joe and Arthur)
3.0 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, and Tank)
1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
1.1 Collared Lizard (Ripcord and Rorschach)
2.0 Green Anoles (Bowser and Sprocket)
1.1 Chubby Housecats (Roscolux and Jenny)

artgeckko Oct 27, 2008 10:59 PM

Agreed. Do not go warmer. My hatchlings keep the same exact high temps as the adults, but have a wider heat gradient-so a cooler "cool" end..

>>Don't go warmer. The same as adults or ever so slightly cooler should be good.
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>>Torey
>>Eugene, Oregon, USA
>>1.1 Saharan Uros (Joe and Arthur)
>>3.0 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, and Tank)
>>1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
>>1.1 Collared Lizard (Ripcord and Rorschach)
>>2.0 Green Anoles (Bowser and Sprocket)
>>1.1 Chubby Housecats (Roscolux and Jenny)
>>

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