Hi All,
I have an S/A male A. Geniculata in a medium size Exo Terra (30x30x30) kept semi-dry but with regular light misting. On the tank wall I have a 20cm x 20cm Exo Terra Dessert heat mat connected via an Habistat. My query is this ; ignoring the thermostat setting which I have at 84 degrees max I am failing to get a temperature inside the enclosure exceeding 72 degrees.
I was worried initially that a heat mat of that size (8 watt) would create too much heat hence the habistat, but instead, in practice I am worried that I am not getting enough heat. The T is fine in there after a moult 2 weeks ago although slightly sluggish. House temp is only around 65 degrees (can`t have it much higher on medical grounds).
Is the heat mat functioning correctly and if so how am I ever going to be able to keep T`s that require high temps like the Pokey`s etc ? My other T`s are Gram. Concepcion and C. Cyneopubescence and B. Smithi all of which are fine of course with temps in the 70`s.
Any advice on raising the temps without heating the house greatly appreciated.
Thanks
R
I have an S/A male A. Geniculata in a medium size Exo Terra (30x30x30) kept semi-dry but with regular light misting. On the tank wall I have a 20cm x 20cm Exo Terra Dessert heat mat connected via an Habistat. My query is this ; ignoring the thermostat setting which I have at 84 degrees max I am failing to get a temperature inside the enclosure exceeding 72 degrees.
I was worried initially that a heat mat of that size (8 watt) would create too much heat hence the habistat, but instead, in practice I am worried that I am not getting enough heat. The T is fine in there after a moult 2 weeks ago although slightly sluggish. House temp is only around 65 degrees (can`t have it much higher on medical grounds).
Is the heat mat functioning correctly and if so how am I ever going to be able to keep T`s that require high temps like the Pokey`s etc ? My other T`s are Gram. Concepcion and C. Cyneopubescence and B. Smithi all of which are fine of course with temps in the 70`s.
Any advice on raising the temps without heating the house greatly appreciated.
Thanks
R
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