| Ideal hot spot is around 40 (can even be higher as long as they have a gradient so they can get to the cool end if they are too warm), however for young ones 32 is ok as they can overheat a bit easier, however I'd be tempted to get it closer to 35 when young if you can. Bump it up a bit when they get a bit bigger though. Make sure they have a shallow water bowl too at the cool end. I did have mine set at 45 even when young with no problems, but they were in a 4ft with plenty of room to get away from the heat.
A normal globe is better as they like to bask under it more. I use Phillips reflector spot globes, 40 or 60 w depending how close the globe is to them. I'm using a 40w, but my babies are currently in an open tub and I am using a clamp lamp on the side so I can get the lamp down low near them.
__________________ Want: FEMALE Strophurus taenicauda (Goldentail gecko) - Tiliqua nigrolutea (Blotched Bluey) - Furina diadema (Red Naped Snake) Have: Dwarf and Pygmy Beardies - Spiny Tail Geckos - Kimberley Northern Blueys - Thick Tail Geckos
|